The 7th Airlift Squadron is a unit within the United States Air Force. Established as part of the Army Air Corps in 1940, it has since been active during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, among other conflicts. Primarily tasked with air transport missions, the squadron deploys troops, equipment, and supplies to various destinations. It operates under the 62nd Airlift Wing at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington State. The 7th Airlift Squadron’s aircraft fleet includes the C-17 Globemaster III, a strategic military transport aircraft that offers exceptional versatility and payload capacity.