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U.S. Air Force

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About 60th Air Mobility Wing

The 60th Air Mobility Wing is a unit of the United States Air Force based at Travis Air Force Base in California. It is responsible for providing rapid global mobility and sustainment for military operations worldwide. The Wing operates a fleet of cargo and tanker aircraft, including the C-5 Galaxy, C-17 Globemaster III, and KC-10 Extender. Additionally, the 60th Air Mobility Wing supports humanitarian missions, aeromedical evacuations, and other critical operations as needed.

Unit Members

Forrest Smith

U.S. Air Force

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Doris Halpeny

U.S. Air Force

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U.S. Army • 2004

U.S. Army • 1966

About 60th Air Mobility Wing

About this Unit

Historical Facts

• Originally activated as the 60th Troop Carrier Wing in 1948 • Redesignated as the 60th Military Airlift Wing in 1966 • Provided airlift support during the Vietnam War • Redesignated as the 60th Airlift Wing in 1992 • Supported Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan • Assisted in humanitarian missions during Hurricane Katrina in 2005 • Received the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award in 2010 • Serves as the primary West Coast aerial port of embarkation for high priority equipment and supplies • Operates a fleet of C-17 Globemaster III and KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft • Provides rapid global mobility for America's armed forces