337th Airlift Squadron

The 337th Airlift Squadron is a United States Air Force Reserve squadron, part of the 439th Airlift Wing at Westover Air Reserve Base, Massachusetts. It operates C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft supporting the United States Air Force global reach mission worldwide. If mobilized, the wing is gained by Air Mobility Command.

337th Airlift Squadron
A 337th C-5A Galaxy loading a US Navy CH-53 Super Stallion at Davis-Monthan AFB in 2005
Active1949-1953; 1953-1957; 1958-present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
RoleAirlift
Part ofAir Force Reserve Command
Garrison/HQWestover Air Reserve Base
Motto(s)Non Ducor Duco Latin I Am Not Led, I Lead
EngagementsOperation Just Cause[1]
DecorationsAir Force Outstanding Unit Award
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm[1]
Insignia
337th Airlift Squadron emblem (approved 11 July 1996)[1]
337th Airlift Squadron emblem (c. 1994)[note 1]
Aircraft flown
TransportC-5M Super Galaxy

Mission

The 337th Airlift Squadron airlifted U.S. airborne forces, military equipment and supplies as needed during Korean War, 1951-1953. The squadron also flew airlift missions worldwide, 1953-1989. At the end of 1989, it took part in Operation Just Cause, flying troops and equipment to Panama.[2]

History

The 337th was constituted as 337 Troop Carrier Squadron, Medium on 10 May 1949. Activated in the Reserve on 26 June 1949 at Birmingham Municipal Airport, Alabama. Ordered to active service on 1 May 1951.[1] Inactivated on 1 February 1953. Activated in the Reserve on 1 April 1953.

The 337th served on active duty within the United States during Korean War from, 1951–1953, airlifting U.S. airborne forces and military equipment and supplies as needed. Inactivated on 1 July 1957. Activated in the Reserve on 8 July 1958. Relocated to Westover AFB (later, ARB), MA, redesignated 337th Military Airlift Squadron on 1 Apr 1966; 337 Tactical Airlift Squadron on 1 April 1972.[1]

Redesignated 337th Military Airlift Squadron on 1 Oct 1987. At the end of 1989, the 337th took part in Operation Just Cause, flying troops and equipment to Panama. Redesignated 337th Airlift Squadron on 1 February 1992.[1] They provide communications, engineering, logistical, medical and security requirement.[1]

The group received its first C-5M Super Galaxy on June 2, 2017. Marking the first of eight for the unit.[3] On September 7, 2017 the unit's last C-5A left Westover for Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona for retirement.[4]

Lineage
  • Constituted as the 337th Troop Carrier Squadron, Medium on 10 May 1949
Activated in the reserve on 26 June 1949
Ordered to active service on 1 May 1951
Inactivated on 1 February 1953
  • Activated in the reserve on 1 April 1953
Inactivated on 1 July 1957.
  • Activated in the reserve on 8 July 1958
Redesignated 337th Military Airlift Squadron on 1 April 1966
Redesignated 337th Tactical Airlift Squadron on 1 April 1972
Redesignated 337th Military Airlift Squadron on 1 October 1987
Redesignated 337th Airlift Squadron on 1 February 1992[1]

Assignments

Stations

Aircraft

References
Notes
  1. This emblem was originally approved for the 337th Troop Carrier Squadron on a shield. It was later placed on a disc to comply with requirements for squadron emblems.
Citations
  1. Haulman, Daniel L. (December 10, 2007). "Factsheet 337 Airlift Squadron (AFRC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved July 31, 2017.
  2. http://usafunithistory.com/PDF/0300/337%20AIRLIFT%20SQ.pdf
  3. "First Patriot Wing C-5M joins flight line". Retrieved 28 March 2020.
  4. "C-5A departs Westover ARB for retirement". Retrieved 28 March 2020.

Bibliography

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