68th military airlift squadron

The 68th Military Airlift Squadron was originally constituted as the 68th Troop Carrier Squadron in 1942, serving actively during World War II with missions in the Southwest Pacific Theater. The squadron played a crucial role in transporting troops, supplies, and evacuating casualties, contributing to Allied operations in New Guinea and the Philippines. Post-war, the unit underwent several redesignations and assignments, adapting to various airlift roles as part of the United States Air Force’s strategic and tactical mobility missions. In the Cold War era, the squadron operated under the Military Airlift Command, providing global airlift support before its eventual inactivation in 1993.