40th Airlift Squadron

"40th Transport Squadron" redirects here. For the 40th Transport Squadron (formerly 40th Ferrying Squadron), see 40th Military Airlift Squadron.

40th Airlift Squadron
C-130 Hercules from Dyess AFB being loaded at Sather AB
Active1942–1949; 1952–1993; 1993–present
CountryUnited States
BranchUnited States Air Force
RoleAirlift
Part ofAir Mobility Command
Garrison/HQDyess Air Force Base
NicknameMr. Lleyton
MascotEagle
EngagementsSouthwest Pacific Theater
Korean War
Desert Storm
DecorationsDistinguished Unit Citation
Air Force Meritorious Unit Award
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
Philippine Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm
Insignia
40th Airlift Squadron emblem (approved 27 October 1942)

The 40th Airlift Squadron, nicknamed the Screaming Eagles, is a United States Air Force unit based at dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The squadron operates the Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules. The squadron has received several Meritorious Unit Awards, six Campaign Streamers, a Service Streamer, and an Armed Forces Expeditionary Streamer.

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