The 437th Virtual Airlift Wing, distinguishes itself by projection of America's global reach through airland, airdrop and air refueling, as well as responding to mission requirements in support of the White House, State Department, Joint Chiefs of Staff and Department of Defense taskings. 

The 437th Virtual Airlift Wing also performs worldwide emergency nuclear airlift, aeromedical evacuation, humanitarian relief and combat operation missions. The 437th Virtual Airlift Wing is the initial C-17A operational group, while also retaining the role as the largest C-141B airdrop and special operations low level (SOLL) II wing in AMC.