445th Airlift Wing
The 445th Airlift Wing is an Air Reserve Component of the United States Air Force. It is assigned to the Fourth Air Force, Air Force Reserve Command, stationed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. If mobilized, the wing is gained by the Air Mobility Command.
| 445th Airlift Wing | |
|---|---|
445th Airlift Wing – C-17A Globemaster III serial 97-0044 | |
| Active | 1952–1971; 1973–1994; 1994–present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Type | Wing |
| Role | Airlift |
| Size | 1950 reservists |
| Part of | Air Force Reserve Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio |
| Nickname(s) | The Bison Wing (1955–1964) |
| Decorations | Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Col. Raymond A. Smith, Jr. |
| Insignia | |
| 445th Airlift Wing emblem (approved 19 August 1963) | |
| 445th Fighter-Bomber Wing emblem (approved 7 September 1955) | |
| Tail stripe | White, "Wright-Patterson" in red |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Transport | C-17 Globemaster III |
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