By 1969 airlift requirements to Vietnam had declined to the level that allowed renewing an airdrop competition.

Repeated reports in the Swedish media suggest that the Armed Forces are lobbying hard for the airlift requirement to be satisfied with the purchase of two C-17s.

Operating from Nashville during the Vietnam War, the squadron supported global airlift requirements of U.S. military forces.

Aircraft and personnel are prepositioned to support an expected surge in airlift requirements.

Compounding matters, USAF needed increased strategic airlift capabilities to fulfill its rapid-deployment airlift requirements.

The mission of the wing is to provide citizen warriors and maintain equipment to meet America's global airlift requirements.

Medium-sized passenger and cargo aircraft make up the short-range international section supporting near offshore airlift requirements.

The 773d also continues the rotational airlift requirement for Central and South America, Southeast Asia and the Far East.

Beginning in 1978 the 914th supported the U.S. Southern Command by periodically fulfilling airlift requirements throughout Latin America.

Frequently deployed tactical squadrons or segments thereof on a global basis to support airlift requirements of overseas commands.