The 58th Airlift Squadron is part of the 97th Air Mobility Wing at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. It operates C-17 Globemaster III aircraft training pilots and loadmasters for airlift and airdrop operations.

The 58th is the squadron of choice for tough joint training missions. Called on by the Army's Golden Knights Demonstration Team in March of 2009, members of the 58th provided unsurpassed airlift support to the team as they attempted to break the US record for the longest distance personnel high altitude low opening airdrop.

Responsible to the 97th Operations Group, the 58th Airlift Squadron directly affects America's mobility capability by training all C-17 crew members for the United States Air Force. Lineage: Constituted 58th Troop Carrier Squadron on 12 Nov 1942. Activated on 18 Nov 1942. Inactivated on 25 Mar 1946. Activated in the reserve on 28 Jun 1947.

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- The 58th Airlift Squadron held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the unveiling of their building renovations, June 19, 2020. During the renovations the 58th AS accomplished student training and utilized other facilitates until …

Under the Air Education and Training Command, the 58th Airlift Squadron is responsible for the formal school training of all C-17 Globemaster III aircrew members, as well as maintaining worldwide...

2024年2月26日 · Airmen from the 58th Airlift Squadron, 8th AS, and 7th AS participated in a large formation exercise at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, involving seven C-17 Globemaster IIIs, Feb. 21-23, 2024.,

Airmen from the 58th Airlift Squadron showcased C-17 Globemaster III capabilities and mission to civic leaders from Altus and Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 6, 2023. During their flight, civics leaders had the opportunity to witness air refueling as well as ask the air crew questions about the mission.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Rasinski, the 58th Airlift Squadron commander, gives a speech about the hard work that went into the renovations of the 58th AS buildingat Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 19, 2020.

2023年11月29日 · Airmen from the 58th AS supported the Navy Parachute Team (“The Leap Frogs”), during two sporting events in the San Francisco Bay Area of California, Nov. 17-19. The Leap Frogs, commissioned by the Chief of Naval Operations in 1974, are composed of Navy SEALs, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and other Naval Special Warfare (NSW) rates.

The 58th Airlift Squadron (58 AS) is part of the 97th Air Mobility Wing at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. It operates C-17 Globemaster III aircraft training pilots for airlift and airdrop operations. The 58 AS is responsible for providing pilot and loadmaster initial qualification and advanced...