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About 375 Military Airlift Command Sctt AFB IL.

The 375th Military Airlift Command, based at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, played a significant role in the United States Air Force's airlift operations during the Cold War era. Originally established as the 375th Troop Carrier Wing in 1949, the unit underwent several redesignations, becoming the 375th Military Airlift Wing in 1966. At Scott AFB, the wing provided crucial aeromedical evacuation and airlift support, transporting personnel, patients, and cargo worldwide. Its missions contributed to both peacetime humanitarian efforts and military operations until its inactivation and subsequent redesignation as the 375th Airlift Wing in later years.

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Carole Hamilton

U.S. Air Force

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About 375 Military Airlift Command Sctt AFB IL.

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• Origins: The 375th Military Airlift Command traces its lineage to the 375th Troop Carrier Group established during World War II, activating in 1942. • Airlift Role: The unit has long specialized in strategic and tactical airlift missions, providing critical transport of troops, supplies, and equipment. • Scott Air Force Base: Since 1966, the 375th has been based at Scott AFB, Illinois, a major hub for U.S. Air Force air mobility operations. • Medical Evacuation: The 375th earned distinction for its aeromedical evacuation missions, flying medical teams and patients globally. • Vietnam War Service: During the Vietnam War, the unit was heavily engaged in providing airlift and medevac support throughout Southeast Asia. • Aircraft Operated: Over the years, the 375th has flown a variety of aircraft, including the C-9 Nightingale, C-141 Starlifter, and C-21 Learjet. • Humanitarian Missions: The unit participated in numerous humanitarian relief operations, including response to natural disasters and international crises. • Distinguished Unit Citations: The 375th has received multiple awards for outstanding performance, including Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards. • Redesignations: The unit has undergone several redesignations, reflecting changes in mission and structure, including periods as the 375th Airlift Wing and the 375th Aeromedical Airlift Wing. • Ongoing Mission: Today, the 375th continues its legacy as the 375th Air Mobility Wing, supporting global mobility, aeromedical evacuation, and command and control missions from Scott AFB.