37th Airlift Squadron

37th Airlift Squadron
Airmen tow a squadron Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules aircraft into position during Steadfast Javelin II
Active1942–1952; 1952–1957; 1966–present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
RoleAirlift
Part ofUnited States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa
Garrison/HQRamstein Air Base, Germany
NicknameBlue Tail Flies
EngagementsOperation Overlord
Operation Market Garden
Korean War
Battle of Pakchon
Operation Tomahawk
Persian Gulf War
Operation Provide Comfort
Operation Provide Promise
Operation Joint Endeavor
Kosovo War
Operation Joint Guard
Operation Joint Forge
Operation Iraqi Freedom
DecorationsDistinguished Unit Citation
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm
Insignia
37th Airlift Squadron emblem (Approved, 14 Jun 2007)
37th Airlift Squadron emblem (Ramstein AB 1994)
37th Troop Carrier Squadron, Medium emblem (Approved, 6 Jul 1951)
37th Troop Carrier Squadron, Medium emblem (Ashiya AB 1950)
37th Troop Carrier Squadron emblem (D-Day WWII)

The 37th Airlift Squadron is part of the 86th Airlift Wing at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. It operates Lockheed C-130J Super Hercules aircraft providing theater airlift.

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