8th Airlift Squadron (8 AS)
The 8th Airlift Squadron “Workhorses” have a proud legacy of supporting world events requiring airlift dating back to 1933. Aircrews of the 8 AS operate the C-17 Globemaster III aircraft directly supporting numerous U.S. Government agencies and international forces in global operations ranging from troop airlift/airdrop, to life-saving medivac and humanitarian/disaster relief.
"First in War, First in Peace"