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16th Virtual Airlift Squadron
The 16th Virtual
Airlift Squadron provides special ops low level (SOLL) airlift
capability for the National Command Authority.
Maintaining uniquely
qualified combat aircrews trained in the use of enhanced night
vision equipment and specially modified aircraft for
unconventional warfare ops. The Squadron delivers the sting of US special
forces.
The 16th AS also maintains continuous JCS-directed alert force for global
contingencies. Provides the nation's rapid deployment airlift/airdrop
capability.
The 16th AS plays a key role in large formation
airdrop training for the 82nd Airborne Division committing, on
average, two crews per month to Sacred Cow missions. Selectively
manned unit.
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