337th Airlift Squadron

337th Airlift Squadron
337th Airlift Squadron Patch
Active	10 May 1949 - 1 February 1953 1 April 1953 - 1 July 1957 8 July 1958 - Present
Country	United States
Branch	United States Air Force
Type	Airlift
Part of	Air Force Reserve Command 22nd Air Force 439th Airlift Wing 439th Operations Group
Garrison/HQ	Westover Air Reserve Base
Decorations	Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm

The 337th Airlift Squadron (337 AS) is part of the 439th Airlift Wing at Westover Air Reserve Base, Massachusetts. It operates C-5 Galaxy aircraft supporting the United States Air Force global reach mission world wide.

Mission

A 337th AS C-5A loading a US Navy CH-53E at Davis-Monthan AFB, in 2005.

History

The 337th served on active duty within the United States during Korean War from, 1951–1953, airlifting U.S. airborne forces and military equipment and supplies as needed. It trained for and flew airlift missions worldwide from, 1953–1957 and since 1958. At the end of 1989, it took part in Operation Just Cause, flying troops and equipment to Panama.They provide communications, engineering, logistical, medical and security requirement.

Operations

Previous designations

337th Troop Carrier Squadron, Medium (1949–1966)
337th Military Airlift Squadron (1966–1972)
337th Tactical Airlift Squadron (1972–1987)
337th Military Airlift Squadron (1987–1992)
337th Airlift Squadron (1992 – Present)

Assignments

514th Troop Carrier Group (1949–1953, 1953–1957)
514th Troop Carrier Wing (1958–1963)
905th Tactical Airlift Group (1963–1974)
439th Airlift Wing (1974–Present)

Bases stationed

Birmingham Municipal Airport, Alabama (1949)
Mitchel Air Force Base, New York (1949–1953, 1953–1957)
Bradley Field, Connecticut (1958–1966)
Westover Air Reserve Base, Massachusetts (1966 – Present)

Aircraft operated

C-46 Commando (1949–1953, 1953–1954)
C-119 Flying Boxcar (1952–1953, 1954–1957, 1958–1965)
C-124 Globemaster II (1965–1970, 1970–1974)
C-130 Hercules (1974–1988)
C-5 Galaxy (1987 – Present)

References

USAF 337th Airlift Squadron History

External links

United States Air Force

Leadership

Structure

Commands	Reserve Air National Guard Field Operating Agencies Installations

Direct Reporting Units	District of Washington Operational Test and Evaluation Center USAF Academy

Major Commands	Air Combat Air Education and Training Air Mobility Global Strike Materiel Reserve Space Special Operations Europe & Africa Pacific

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Wings (ANG) Groups (ANG) Squadrons (ANG) Civilian auxiliary: Civil Air Patrol

Personnel and
training

Uniforms and
equipment

History and
traditions

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