315th Airlift Wing

315th Airlift Wing
315th Airlift Wing C-17 Globemaster IIIs over the Arthur Ravenel Bridge, Charleston, S.C.
Active1952–1955; 1966–1972; 1973–present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
RoleAirlift
Part ofAir Force Reserve Command
Garrison/HQJoint Base Charleston
MottoAdvenium (Latin for 'I Will Come')
EngagementsEuropean Theater of Operations
Korean War
Vietnam War
DecorationsDistinguished Unit Citation
Presidential Unit Citation
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Device
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm
Website315aw.afrc.af.mil/
Commanders
Current
commander
Colonel Stephen L. Lanier
Vice CommanderColonel Alan J. Partridge
Command ChiefChief Master Sergeant Chima O. Ellis
Insignia
315th Airlift Wing emblem
315th Special Operations wing emblem
Aircraft flown
TransportBoeing C-17 Globemaster III

The 315th Airlift Wing is a wing of the United States Air Force Reserve. It is stationed at Joint Base Charleston, in the city of North Charleston, South Carolina, and operates the Boeing C-17 Globemaster III aircraft. If mobilized, the unit would fall under control of Air Mobility Command.