60th Air Mobility Wing
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"60th Troop Carrier Wing" redirects here. For the 60th Troop Carrier Wing of World War II, see 60th Fighter Wing.
The 60th Air Mobility Wing (60 AMW) is the largest air mobility organization in the United States Air Force and is responsible for strategic airlift and air refueling missions around the world. It is the host unit at Travis Air Force Base in California. Wing activity is primarily focused on support in the Middle East region; however, it also maintains operations in areas of the Pacific and Indian Oceans.
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60th Air Mobility Wing | |
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Active | 1 July 1948 – 25 September 1958; 8 January 1966 – present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force |
Type | Airlift and aerial refueling |
Part of | Air Mobility Command |
Garrison/HQ | Travis Air Force Base |
Motto(s) | "Termini Non Existent" |
Mascot(s) | Golden Bear |
Engagements | Berlin Airlift Kosovo Campaign Armed Forces Expeditionary |
Battle honours | Air Force Meritorious Unit Award Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (20x) |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Colonel Derek M. Salmi |
Vice Commander | Colonel Ryan J. Garlow |
Command Chief | Chief Master Sergeant Keith M. Scott |
Notable commanders | William J. Begert James A. Hill |
Insignia | |
60th Air Mobility Wing Emblem | |
Aircraft flown | |
Transport | C-5M Super Galaxy[1] C-17 Globemaster III |
Tanker | KC-10 Extender |
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