61st Airlift Squadron
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The 61st Airlift Squadron is a United States Air Force unit assigned to the Air Mobility Command's 19th Airlift Wing at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. It operates Lockheed C-130J Hercules aircraft for airlift and airdrop operations.
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61st Airlift Squadron | |
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Active | 1942–1946; 1949–present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force |
Role | Airlift |
Part of | Air Mobility Command |
Garrison/HQ | Little Rock Air Force Base |
Nickname(s) | Green Hornets |
Engagements | Mediterranean Theater of Operations Korean War Vietnam War Operation Just Cause[1] |
Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Device Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm[1] |
Insignia | |
61st Airlift Squadron emblem (modified 3 March 1997)[1] | |
61st Troop Carrier Squadron emblem (approved 13 June 1956)[2] |
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