8th Airlift Squadron
| 8th Airlift Squadron | |
|---|---|
8th Airlift Squadron C-17A drops paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division during a joint forcible entry exercise | |
| Active | 1940–1945; 1946–present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Role | Airlift |
| Part of | Air Mobility Command |
| Garrison/HQ | McChord Air Force Base, Washington |
| Motto(s) | First in War First in Peace |
| Engagements | European-African-Middle East Campaign World War II
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| Decorations | Meritorious Unit Award Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (13x) Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm |
| Insignia | |
| 8th Airlift Squadron emblem (approved 12 June 1943) | |
| 8th Airlift Squadron emblem (approved 1994) | |
| 8th Troop Carrier Squadron emblem (approved 12 June 1943) | |
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The 8th 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.