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Charleston C-17, 17th Airlift Squadron “End of an Era”

Charleston C-17, 17th Airlift Squadron “End of an Era” posters art.

The 17th Airlift Squadron is part of the 437th Air Mobility Wing at Joint Base Charleston South Carolina. It operates C-17 “Globemaster III” aircraft supporting the United States Air Force global reach mission world wide. The 17th Airlift Squadron began its existence at Hamilton Field, California in February 1942 as the 17th Air Corps Ferrying Squadron and has since flown a variety of aircraft to include the C-46, C-47, C-54, C-124, C-141 and C-17. Though the aircraft and name of the squadron have changed over the years, the job of the 17th AS has always been air transport.  In June of 1993 the 17th AS became the first operational squadron to take delivery of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas C-17A Globemaster III.

The 17th closed July 2015. TheEnd of an Era” (Until Next Time)!   Thank you to all who have served with the 17th Airlift Squadron, your nation is grateful for yourAnything, Anywhere, Anytime” selfless service!