| 10th Airlift Squadron | |
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10th AS airmen prepare a C-17 Globemaster III for departure from McChord AFB in support of ongoing humanitarian relief efforts in Haiti.
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| Active | 1 January 1938 – 6 May 2016 |
| Country | United States |
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| Type | Airlift |
| Part of | Air Mobility Command |
| Garrison/HQ | McChord Air Force Base, Washington |
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Distinguished Unit Citation: (MTO) Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (2x) |
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American Service World War II![]()
European-African-Middle East Campaign World War II
The 10th Airlift Squadron (10 AS) is part of the 62d Airlift Wing at McChord Air Force Base, Washington. It operates C-17 Globemaster III aircraft supporting the United States Air Force global reach mission worldwide.
To train and equip C-17 aircrews for global air-land and airdrop operations.
Established as part of the Army Air Corps in January 1938 at Olmsted Field, Pennsylvania but not activated until 1 December 1940. Not equipped or manned. Unit designation transferred to Westover Field, Massachusetts, but not equipped or manned until after the Pearl Harbor Attack. Equipped with C-47 Skytrain transports and trained for combat resupply and casualty evacuation mission.