911th Airlift Wing

The **911th Airlift Wing** is a unit of the United States Air Force Reserve, headquartered at Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station, Pennsylvania. Established in 1963, the wing has a long history of tactical airlift missions, originally flying the C-119 Flying Boxcar before transitioning to the C-130 Hercules and, more recently, to the modern C-17 Globemaster III. The 911th has supported numerous operations, including humanitarian missions, disaster relief, and overseas deployments such as Operations Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom. Throughout its history, the wing has been recognized for its excellence in mobility and its vital role in supporting both national defense and global humanitarian efforts.