4th Airlift Squadron
| 4th Airlift Squadron | |
|---|---|
Squadron airmen pose in front of a C-17A Globemaster III at Incirlik Air Base | |
| Active | 1935–1945; 1946–present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Role | Airlift |
| Part of | Air Mobility Command |
| Garrison/HQ | McChord Air Force Base, Washington |
| Nickname(s) | Fightin' Fourth |
| Engagements | European-African-Middle East Campaign World War II
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| Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation Air Force Meritorious Unit Award Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (13x) Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm |
| Insignia | |
| 4th Airlift Squadron Emblem (approved 25 September 2007) | |
| 4th Airlift Squadron emblem (early) | |
| Patch with 4th Troop Carrier Squadron emblem (approved 17 September 1942) | |
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The 4th Airlift Squadron is part of the 62d Airlift Wing at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, (McChord Air Force Base), Washington. It operates Boeing C-17 Globemaster III aircraft supporting the United States Air Force global reach mission worldwide.