Bruce Horwath

437th Airlift Wing

U.S. Air Force

The 437th Airlift Wing is a United States Air Force unit based at Joint Base Charleston in South Carolina. It is responsible for providing global airlift capabilities, including personnel and cargo transport, aeromedical evacuation, and humanitarian missions. The wing operates a fleet of C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, which are versatile and can carry large payloads over long distances. The 437th Airlift Wing plays a critical role in supporting military operations, disaster relief efforts, and humanitarian missions around the world.

TUSLOG Detachment 118 was a United States Air Force unit stationed at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, during the Cold War era. Established under the umbrella of The United States Logistics Group (TUSLOG), Det 118 played a pivotal role in supporting NATO operations and maintaining U.S. strategic interests in the region. The detachment was responsible for logistical support, operational planning, and coordination of U.S. Air Force activities in Turkey. Its presence contributed to American deterrence posture and facilitated rapid deployment capabilities in the Eastern Mediterranean until its eventual inactivation as U.S. force structure in Turkey was reorganized.