Aircrew conduct pre-flight checks at the back of an aircraft.

FACT SHEETS

  • 349th Air Mobility Wing Heritage

    Abbreviated History of the 349th Air Mobility Wing MISSION: Generate and sustain combat-ready mobility Airmen.VISION: The AFRC Wing of Choice, forging a family of innovative and

  • 349 Flying Squadron Histories

     70th Aerial Refueling SquadronThe squadron of KC-97s was activated on 1 August 1955. The 70th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing was to provide aerial refueling support to the RB-47 Stratojets. The KC-97s were deployed to Earnest Harmon Air Force Base, Newfoundland in 1956-57. The 70th SRW, Sidi Silmane

  • C-17 Globemaster III

    The C-17 Globemaster III is the most flexible cargo aircraft to enter the airlift force. The C-17 is capable of rapid strategic delivery of troops and all types of cargo to main operating bases or directly to forward bases in the deployment area.

  • 349th Air Mobility Wing History Facts

    Unit Designations 349th Troop Carrier Group- Nov. 1 1943349th Troop Carrier Wing, Medium- May 10, 1949349th Fighter-Bomber Wing- May 26, 1952349th Troop Carrier Wing, Medium- Sept. 1, 1957349th Military Airlift Wing- June 1, 1966349th Military Airlift Wing (Associate)- July 25, 1969349th Airlift

  • 349th AIR MOBILITY WING (AFRC)

    Service: U.S. Air ForceComponent: ReserveMission: Rapid Global MobilityRole: AssociateAircraft flown: C-5M, KC-46A Pegasus, C-17Strength: Aprox 2,700Location: San Francisco Bay AreaCommander: Col. Patrick Brady-Lee

  • KC-46A Pegasus

    The KC-46A is the first phase in recapitalizing the U.S. Air Force's aging tanker fleet. With greater refueling, cargo and aeromedical evacuation capabilities compared to the KC-135, the KC-46A will provide aerial refueling support to Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and partner-nation receivers.

  • C-5M Super Galaxy

    The C-5M Super Galaxy is a strategic transport aircraft and is the largest aircraft in the Air Force inventory. Its primary mission is to transport cargo and personnel for the Department of Defense. The C-5M is a modernized version of the legacy C-5 designed and manufactured by Lockheed Martin.