315th Airlift Wing
| 315th Airlift Wing | |
|---|---|
315th Airlift Wing C-17 Globemaster IIIs over the Arthur Ravenel Bridge, Charleston, S.C. | |
| Active | 1952–1955; 1966–1972; 1973–present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Role | Airlift |
| Part of | Air Force Reserve Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Joint Base Charleston |
| Motto | Advenium (Latin for 'I Will Come') |
| Engagements | European Theater of Operations Korean War Vietnam War |
| Decorations | Distinguished 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 |
| Website | 315aw.afrc.af.mil/ |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Colonel Stephen L. Lanier |
| Vice Commander | Colonel Alan J. Partridge |
| Command Chief | Chief Master Sergeant Chima O. Ellis |
| Insignia | |
| 315th Airlift Wing emblem | |
| 315th Special Operations wing emblem | |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Transport | Boeing 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.