15th Airlift Squadron
| 15th Airlift Squadron | |
|---|---|
A 437th Airlift Wing C-17A Globemaster III deployed to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan | |
| Active | 1940–1945; 1946–1993; 1993–present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Role | Airlift |
| Part of | Air Mobility Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Charleston Air Force Base |
| Nickname(s) | Global Eagles |
| Engagements | Mediterranean Theater of Operations European Theater of Operations Korean War |
| Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm |
| Insignia | |
| 15th Airlift Squadron emblem (approved 14 June 1977) | |
| 15th Troop Carrier Squadron emblem (approved 16 July 1952) | |
The 15th Airlift Squadron is part of the 437th Airlift Wing at Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina. It operates Boeing C-17 Globemaster III aircraft supporting the United States Air Force global reach mission worldwide.