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65th Airlift Squadron

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65th Airlift Squadron
Squadron C-40 Clipper at Wellington Airport
Active1942–1946; 1947–1966; 1992–present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
RoleAirlift
Part ofPacific Air Forces
Garrison/HQJoint Base Pearl Harbor–Hickam
EngagementsSouthwest Pacific Theater
Korean War[1]
DecorationsDistinguished Unit Citation
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
Philippine Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation[1]
Insignia
65th Airlift Squadron emblem (approved 27 November 1992)[1]

The 65th Airlift Squadron is part of the 15th Wing at Joint Base Pearl Harbor–Hickam, Hawaii. It operates C-37 aircraft providing executive airlift in the Pacific theater.

Mission  

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The squadron's mission is to provide global airlift to Commander, US Pacific Command and Commander, Pacific Air Forces, as well as distinguished visitor missions.[1]

History

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World War II

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New Guinea. A bulldozer arrives for use on the Kaiapit strip, September 1943. The aircraft is C-47A 42-92034 of the 65th Troop carrier Squadron.

The 65th conducted aerial transportation and evacuation in the Pacific Theater of Operations from 26 July 1943-c. August 1945.[1]

Reserve operation and Korean War mobilization

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In Korea, the 65th carried out aerial evacuation and transportation operations between 9 May 1952 and 31 December 1952.[1]

Reactivation and Berlin crisis mobilization

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Pacific airlift

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Beginning in 1992, flew specially configured C-135s, and later C-37 and C-40 aircraft, to provide global airlift to Commander, US Pacific Command and Commander, Pacific Air Forces, as well as distinguished visitor missions.[1]

Lineage

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  • Constituted as the 65th Troop Carrier Squadron on 7 December 1942
Activated on 12 December 1942
Inactivated on 27 January 1946
  • Activated in the reserve on 9 August 1947
Redesignated 65th Troop Carrier Squadron, Medium on 27 June 1949
Ordered to active service on 1 April 1951
Inactivated on 1 January 1953
  • Activated in the reserve on 1 January 1953
Ordered to active service on 28 Oct 1962
Relieved from active service on 28 Nov 1962
Discontinued and inactivated on 1 July 1966
  • Redesignated 65th Airlift Squadron on 20 February 1992
Activated on 10 March 1992[1]

Assignments

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Stations

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Aircraft

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References

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Notes

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Robertson, Patsy (3 April 2014). "65 Airlift Squadron (PACAF)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Archived from the original on 17 December 2014. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
  2. ^ Svan, Jennifer H. (7 June 2019). "C-40B aircraft that served VIPs departs Ramstein for its new home in Maryland". Stars and Stripes. Retrieved 10 March 2022.

Bibliography

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Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency

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