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377th Air Base WingUSAF439th Airlift Wing

Everard Johnson

U.S. Air Force Veteran

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About

Branch

U.S. Air Force

Rank

E-4

Service Years

1993 - 1997

Units

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377th Air Base Wing

U.S. Air Force

The 377th Air Base Wing is a United States Air Force unit based at Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico. The wing is responsible for providing support services to numerous tenant units at the base, including the 58th Special Operations Wing and the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center. The 377th Air Base Wing is also involved in a variety of mission support functions, such as security forces, civil engineering, logistics, and medical services. Additionally, the wing plays a critical role in base operations and emergency response efforts.

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USAF

U.S. Air Force

The United States Air Force (USAF) is the aerial warfare branch of the United States Armed Forces. It is responsible for air defense, air support, and aerospace operations. The USAF was officially established as a separate branch of the military in 1947, but its roots can be traced back to the formation of the Aeronautical Division of the U.S. Signal Corps in 1907. The USAF has a global presence, with bases and operations in countries around the world to protect U.S. interests and provide support to allies.

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439th Airlift Wing

U.S. Air Force

The 439th Airlift Wing is a United States Air Force Reserve unit based at Westover Air Reserve Base in Massachusetts. The wing's primary mission is to provide tactical airlift capabilities to support national defense and humanitarian efforts around the world. The 439th Airlift Wing operates C-5 Galaxy aircraft, which are among the largest military aircraft in the world and can transport oversized cargo and personnel long distances. The wing is comprised of several squadrons, including the 337th Airlift Squadron and the 439th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron.