438th Air Expeditionary Wing
| 438th Air Expeditionary Wing | |
|---|---|
A deployed airman keeps guard at Kabul Airport | |
| Active | 1949–1951; 1952–1957; 1965–1994; 2002; 2008—c. 2021 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Role | Air Expeditionary |
| Motto(s) | Nunquam non Paratus Latin Never Unprepared |
| Engagements | Desert Storm War in Afghanistan |
| Decorations | Air Force Meritorious Unit Award Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm |
| Insignia | |
| 438th Air Expeditionary Wing Emblem | |
| 438th Military Airlift Wing emblem | |
The 438th Air Expeditionary Wing was a United States Air Force unit operating in Afghanistan and assigned to United States Air Forces Central. The wing trained Afghan Air Force members, including pilots. In the Cold War it was active as an airlift wing.