The 701st Airlift Squadron is a military unit within the United States Air Force (USAF). It operates under the 92nd Airlift Wing, stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington State. The squadron primarily specializes in airlift operations using C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, providing strategic and tactical air transportation capabilities. The mission of the 701st Airlift Squadron involves transporting troops, cargo, and equipment to various locations around the world in support of US military efforts. The squadron has participated in numerous military operations, including Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation New Dawn.