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The '''772d Expeditionary Airlift Squadron''' is a provisional [[United States Air Force]] unit, assigned to [[Air Combat Command]] to activate or inactivate as needed. It is deployed with the [[451st Air Expeditionary Wing]] at [[Kandahar Airfield]], Afghanistan.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.afcent.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123328364 |title=New day, new job for Expeditionary Airlift Squadron at Kandahar |access-date=8 July 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714233736/http://www.afcent.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123328364 |archive-date=14 July 2014 |dead-url=yes |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
The '''772d Expeditionary Airlift Squadron''' is a provisional [[United States Air Force]] unit, assigned to [[Air Combat Command]] to activate or inactivate as needed. It is deployed with the [[451st Air Expeditionary Wing]] at [[Kandahar Airfield]], Afghanistan.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.afcent.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123328364 |title=New day, new job for Expeditionary Airlift Squadron at Kandahar |access-date=8 July 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714233736/http://www.afcent.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123328364 |archive-date=14 July 2014 |dead-url=yes |df=dmy-all }}</ref>


The [[squadron (aviation)|squadron]] was first activated as the '''772d Bombardment Squadron''' during [[World War II]]. After training in the United States with [[Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress]] heavy bombers, it deployed to the [[Mediterranean Theater of Operations]], where it participated in the [[strategic bombing during World War II#US bombing in Europe|strategic bombing campaign against Germany]], earning a [[Distinguished Unit Citation]] before inactivating in Italy.
The [[squadron (aviation)|squadron]] was first activated as the '''772d Bombardment Squadron''' during [[World War II]]. After training in the United States with [[Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress]] heavy bombers, it deployed to the [[Mediterranean Theater of Operations]], where it participated in the [[strategic bombing during World War II#US bombing in Europe|strategic bombing campaign against Germany]], earning two [[Distinguished Unit Citation]]s before inactivating in Italy.


The squadron was redesignated the '''772d Troop Carrier Squadron''' and activated in January 1953, when it assumed the mission, personnel and aircraft of a [[military reserve force|reserve]] unit that had been called to active duty for the [[Korean War]] and was being released from active duty. The squadron provided [[airlift]] during a number of contingency operations, and in 1968, moved to the Philippines, from which its crews and planes rotated too Vietnam to provide airlift support during the [[Vietnam War]]. The squadron returned to the United States, where it continued airlift operations until inactivating in 1993. It was converted to provisional status in 2001.
The squadron was redesignated the '''772d Troop Carrier Squadron''' and activated in January 1953, when it assumed the mission, personnel and aircraft of a [[military reserve force|reserve]] unit that had been called to active duty for the [[Korean War]] and was being released from active duty. The squadron provided [[airlift]] during a number of contingency operations, and in 1968, moved to the Philippines, from which its crews and planes rotated too Vietnam to provide airlift support during the [[Vietnam War]]. The squadron returned to the United States, where it continued airlift operations until inactivating in 1993. It was converted to provisional status in 2001.
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==Lineage==
==Lineage==
* Constituted '''772d Bombardment Squadron''' (Heavy) on 19 May 1943
* Constituted as the '''772d Bombardment Squadron''' (Heavy) on 19 May 1943
: Activated on 1 August 1943
: Activated on 1 August 1943
: Redesignated '''772d Bombardment Squadron''', Heavy c. 29 September 1944
: Redesignated '''772d Bombardment Squadron''', Heavy c. 29 September 1944
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* [[Rapid City Army Air Base]], South Dakota, August 1943
* [[Rapid City Army Air Base]], South Dakota, August 1943
* [[MacDill Field]], Florida, 4 November 1943
* [[MacDill Field]], Florida, 4 November 1943
* [[Lakeland Army Airfield]], Florida, 3 January 1944
* [[Lakeland Army Air Field]], Florida, 3 January 1944
* [[Camp Patrick Henry]], Virginia (ground echelon), 2–12 February 1944
* [[Camp Patrick Henry]], Virginia (ground echelon), 2–12 February 1944
: Air echelon operated from [[Hunter Field]], Georgia, 6–10 February 1944
: Air echelon operated from [[Hunter Field]], Georgia, 6–10 February 1944
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===Aircraft===
===Aircraft===
* [[B-17 Flying Fortress]], 1943–1945
* [[Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress]], 1943–1945
* [[C-119 Flying Boxcar]], 1953–1957
* [[Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar]], 1953–1957
* [[C-130 Hercules]], 1956–1971; 1972–present
* [[Lockheed C-130 Hercules]], 1956–1971; 1972–1993, unknown-present

===Awards and campaigns===
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|award_name1=[[Distinguished Unit Citation]]
|award_date1=18 May 1944
|award_notes1=Ploesti, Romania, 772d Bombardment Squadron<ref name=772EASfacts/>
|award_image2=AF PUC
|award_name2=Distinguished Unit Citation
|award_date2=24 March 1945
|award_notes2=Germany, 772d Bombardment Squadron<ref name=772EASfacts/>
|award_image3=AF MUA
|award_name3=[[Air Force Meritorious Unit Award]]
|award_date3=6 January 2011-31 January 2012
|award_notes3=772d Expeditionary Airlift Squadron<ref name=PersonnelCenterAwards>{{cite web |url= http://access.afpc.af.mil/AwardsDMZNet40/SearchAwards.aspx |last1=|first1=|title=Air Force Personnel Services: Unit Awards|date=|publisher=Air Force Personnel Center|deadurl=no |accessdate=June 24, 2019}} (search)</ref>
|award_image4=AF MUA
|award_name4=Air Force Meritorious Unit Award
|award_date4=1 February 2012-31 January 2013
|award_notes4=772d Expeditionary Airlift Squadron<ref name=PersonnelCenterAwards/>
|award_image5=AF OUA w/ v
|award_name5=[[Air Force Outstanding Unit Award]] with [[Combat "V" Device]]
|award_date5=1 January 1967-31 May 1968
|award_notes5=772d Troop Carrier Squadron (later 772d Tactical Airlift Squadron)<ref name=772EASfacts/>
|award_image6=AF OUA w/ v
|award_name6=Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Device
|award_date6=1 June 1968-30 June 1969
|award_notes6=772d Tactical Airlift Squadron<ref name=772EASfacts/>
|award_image7=AF OUA w/ v
|award_name7=Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Device
|award_date7=1 July 1970-31 May 1971
|award_notes7=772d Tactical Airlift Squadron<ref name=772EASfacts/>
|award_image8=AF OUA w/ v
|award_name8=Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Device
|award_date8=1 March 2002-31 May 2003
|award_notes8=772d Expeditionary Airlift Squadron<ref name=PersonnelCenterAwards/>
|award_image9=AF OUA
|award_name9=Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
|award_date9=15 December 1960-1 April 1961
|award_notes9=772d Troop Carrier Squadron<ref name=772EASfacts/>
|award_image10=AF OUA
|award_name10=Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
|award_date10=1 July 1964-22 November 1965<br/> 7 February 1966-15 June 1966
|award_notes10=772d Troop Carrier Squadron<ref name=772EASfacts/>
|award_image11=AF OUA
|award_name11=Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
|award_date11=1 May 1977-15 July 1978
|award_notes11=772d Tactical Airlift Squadron<ref name=772EASfacts/>
|award_image12=AF OUA
|award_name12=Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
|award_date12=16 July 1978-30 June 1979
|award_notes12=772d Tactical Airlift Squadron<ref name=772EASfacts/>
|award_image13=AF OUA
|award_name13=Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
|award_date13=1 March 1981-30 April 1982
|award_notes13=772d Tactical Airlift Squadron<ref name=772EASfacts/>
|award_image14=VGC
|award_name14=[[Gallantry Cross (Vietnam)|Vietnamese Gallantry Cross with Palm]]
|award_date14=1 January 1967-31 May 1971
|award_notes14=772d Troop Carrier Squadron (later 772d Tactical Airlift Squadron)<ref name=772EASfacts/>
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==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 15:41, 24 June 2019

772d Expeditionary Airlift Squadron
A 772 Expeditionary Airlift Squadron C-130J at Kandahar Airfield is loaded with supplies to be airdropped 15 November 2012
Active1943–1945; 1953–1971; 1972–1993; unknown-present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
RoleAirlift
Part ofAir Combat Command
Nickname(s)The Hallmark Squadron
Motto(s)If You Care Enough Send the Best
Engagements

  • World War II – EAME Theater

  • Vietnam War

  • Afghanistan Campaign

  • Iraq Campaign[1]
DecorationsDistinguished Unit Citation
Air Force Meritorious Unit Award
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Device
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm
Insignia
Emblem of the 772d Expeditionary Airlift Squadron emblem (approved 7 July 1972)[1]
772d Troop Carrier Squadron emblem
772d Bombardment Squadron emblem[2]

The 772d Expeditionary Airlift Squadron is a provisional United States Air Force unit, assigned to Air Combat Command to activate or inactivate as needed. It is deployed with the 451st Air Expeditionary Wing at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan.[3]

The squadron was first activated as the 772d Bombardment Squadron during World War II. After training in the United States with Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress heavy bombers, it deployed to the Mediterranean Theater of Operations, where it participated in the strategic bombing campaign against Germany, earning two Distinguished Unit Citations before inactivating in Italy.

The squadron was redesignated the 772d Troop Carrier Squadron and activated in January 1953, when it assumed the mission, personnel and aircraft of a reserve unit that had been called to active duty for the Korean War and was being released from active duty. The squadron provided airlift during a number of contingency operations, and in 1968, moved to the Philippines, from which its crews and planes rotated too Vietnam to provide airlift support during the Vietnam War. The squadron returned to the United States, where it continued airlift operations until inactivating in 1993. It was converted to provisional status in 2001.

Mission

The squadron provides airlift to forces engaged in the Global War on Terrorism.

History

Established in mid-1943 as a B-17 Flying Fortress heavy bombardment squadron; assigned to Second Air Force for training. Attached in late 1943 and early 1944 to Air University Army Air Force School of Applied Tactics. Deployed to Mediterranean Theater of Operations (MTO) in February 1944, squadron taking the South Atlantic Transport Route though the Caribbean and South America; transiting the Atlantic Ocean via Brazil and Dakar, French West Africa, being assigned to Fifteenth Air Force in March 1944 at several airfields in Southern Italy.

772d Bombardment Squadron B-17G Flying Fortresses in formation

Engaged in long-range strategic bombardment of enemy military, industrial and transport targets, including oil refineries and production oilfields in Italy; France; Southern Germany; Austria and the Balkans. Continued strategic bombardment until German capitulation in May 1945. Demobilized in place in Italy during the summer of 1945; inactivated in September 1945.

Reactivated as a Tactical Air Command Troop Carrier squadron in June 1953, assigned C-119 Flying Boxcars. Engaged in transport of equipment and supplies; including support of Army Airborne parachute units throughout the 1950s and early 1960s. Equipped with new C-130A Hercules in 1956.

Deployed to Pacific Air Forces in 1966, being stationed in the Philippines. Engaged in airlift missions between the Philippines and South Vietnam, airlifting supplies and equipment to airfields in the combat areas; evacuating wounded personnel to hospitals at Clark Air Base. Remained in the Western Pacific until 1971 when inactivated as part of the drawdown of United States forces in the region.

Reactivated at Dyess AFB, Texas as a theater airlift squadron in June 1972, initially under Tactical Air Command, later Military Airlift Command and lastly Air Mobility Command. Deployed frequently to Europe or the Pacific, performing intra-theater airlift missions with C-130s. Inactivated in October 1993 as part of the drawdown of the USAF after the end of the Cold War.

Reactivated as a provisional expeditionary airlift squadron in 2001 as a result of the 9/11 attacks and subsequent Global War on Terrorism. Activities and stations are undetermined.

Lineage

  • Constituted as the 772d Bombardment Squadron (Heavy) on 19 May 1943
Activated on 1 August 1943
Redesignated 772d Bombardment Squadron, Heavy c. 29 September 1944
Inactivated on 25 September 1945
  • Redesignated 772d Troop Carrier Squadron, Medium on 1 December 1952
Activated on 16 January 1953
Redesignated: 772d Troop Carrier Squadron, Assault on 18 December 1961
Redesignated: 772d Troop Carrier Squadron, Medium on 15 May 1965
Redesignated: 772d Troop Carrier Squadron on 1 January 1967
Redesignated: 772d Tactical Airlift Squadron on 1 August 1967
Inactivated on 15 June 1971. Activated on 1 June 1972
  • Redesignated 772d Airlift Squadron on 1 November 1991
Inactivated on 1 October 1993
  • Redesignated 772d Expeditionary Airlift Squadron and converted to provisional status on 4 December 2001[1]

Assignments

Attached to: 513th Tactical Airlift Wing, 9 July – 15 September 1972 and 10 November 1972 – 10 January 1973, 5 January – 15 March 1975 and 3 November 1975 – 15 January 1976; 374th Tactical Airlift Wing, 6 May – 4 June 1973; 322d Tactical Airlift Wing, 5 February – 8 April 1974, 3 August – 15 October 1976; 313th Tactical Airlift Group, 3 November 1977 – 7 January 1978, 3 April – 5 June 1979, 3 August – 5 October 1980, 3 December 1981 – 13 February 1982, 4 April – 7 June 1983; 5 June – 4 August 1984; 10 October – 7 December 1985, 4 June – 12 August 1987, 4 August – 13 October 1988, and 4 October – 12 December 1989
  • 463d Operations Group, 1 November 1991 – 1 October 1993
  • Air Combat Command to activate or inactivate at any time after 4 December 2001[1]

Stations

Aircraft

Awards and campaigns

Award streamer Award Dates Notes
Distinguished Unit Citation 18 May 1944 Ploesti, Romania, 772d Bombardment Squadron[1]
Distinguished Unit Citation 24 March 1945 Germany, 772d Bombardment Squadron[1]
Air Force Meritorious Unit Award 6 January 2011-31 January 2012 772d Expeditionary Airlift Squadron[4]
Air Force Meritorious Unit Award 1 February 2012-31 January 2013 772d Expeditionary Airlift Squadron[4]
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Device 1 January 1967-31 May 1968 772d Troop Carrier Squadron (later 772d Tactical Airlift Squadron)[1]
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Device 1 June 1968-30 June 1969 772d Tactical Airlift Squadron[1]
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Device 1 July 1970-31 May 1971 772d Tactical Airlift Squadron[1]
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Device 1 March 2002-31 May 2003 772d Expeditionary Airlift Squadron[4]
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 15 December 1960-1 April 1961 772d Troop Carrier Squadron[1]
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 1 July 1964-22 November 1965
7 February 1966-15 June 1966		 772d Troop Carrier Squadron[1]
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 1 May 1977-15 July 1978 772d Tactical Airlift Squadron[1]
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 16 July 1978-30 June 1979 772d Tactical Airlift Squadron[1]
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 1 March 1981-30 April 1982 772d Tactical Airlift Squadron[1]
Vietnamese Gallantry Cross with Palm 1 January 1967-31 May 1971 772d Troop Carrier Squadron (later 772d Tactical Airlift Squadron)[1]


See also

References

Notes

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p Bailey, Carl E. (3 December 2009). "Factsheet 772 Expeditionary Airlift Squadron (ACC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 29 August 2018.
  2. ^ Watkins, pp. 110-111
  3. ^ "New day, new job for Expeditionary Airlift Squadron at Kandahar". Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 8 July 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ a b c "Air Force Personnel Services: Unit Awards". Air Force Personnel Center. Retrieved 24 June 2019. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help) (search)

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