20th transportation squadron

The 20th Transportation Squadron was activated in 1948 at Wiesbaden Air Base, Germany, as part of the United States Air Force’s efforts to support post-World War II operations in Europe. Originally tasked with providing airlift and logistical support during the Berlin Airlift, the unit played a key role in transporting personnel, equipment, and supplies across the European theater. Over the decades, the squadron underwent several reassignments and redesignations, adapting to evolving Air Force missions and technological advancements. The 20th Transportation Squadron was eventually inactivated, with its lineage and honors carried on by successor units within the Air Force’s transportation and logistics structure.