446th Airlift Wing
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The 446th Airlift Wing is an Air Reserve component of the United States Air Force. It is assigned to the Fourth Air Force, Air Force Reserve Command, stationed at McChord AFB, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. The 446th is an associate unit of the 62d Airlift Wing and if mobilized the wing is gained by Air Mobility Command.
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446th Airlift Wing | |
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Active | 1955–1972; 1973–present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force |
Type | Wing |
Role | Airlift |
Part of | Air Force Reserve Command |
Garrison/HQ | McChord Air Force Base, Washington |
Nickname(s) | The Rainier Wing |
Decorations | Air Force Meritorious Unit Award Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Colonel Scott L. McLaughlin |
Insignia | |
446th Airlift Wing emblem (approved 3 August 1960)[1] | |
Tail stripe | Green, "McChord" in white |
Aircraft flown | |
Transport | C-17 Globemaster III |
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