14th Airlift Squadron
The 14th Airlift Squadron (The Pelicans) is an active unit of the United States Air Force, assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing, Air Mobility Command. It is based at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. The squadron operates Boeing C-17 Globemaster III aircraft supporting the United States Air Force global reach mission worldwide.
| 14th Airlift Squadron | |
|---|---|
A C-17 Globemaster III from Charleston AFB flies over the USS Yorktown and the Ravenel Bridge near Charleston, South Carolina | |
| Active | 1940–1945; 1946–present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Role | Airlift |
| Size | ~172 Members |
| Part of | Air Mobility Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Charleston Air Force Base |
| Nickname(s) | The Pelicans |
| Motto(s) | Once a Pelican ... Always a Pelican! |
| Mascot(s) | Pelican |
| Engagements | Mediterranean Theater of Operations Korean War |
| Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Lt Col Daniel A. Naske (Pelican 01) |
| Notable commanders | Gen Darren W. McDew, Lt Gen Samuel D. Cox, Maj Gen Ricky N. Rupp, Brig Gen Steven A. Roser, Brig Gen Joseph M. Reheiser |
| Insignia | |
| 14th Airlift Squadron emblem (approved 28 December1942) | |
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