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The 61st Airlift squadron is part of the [[19th Operations Group]] and operates [[C-130 Hercules]] aircraft from [[Little Rock Air Force Base]], [[Arkansas]]. The unit predominantly deploys in support of [[Operation New Dawn]] and [[Operation Enduring Freedom]].
The 61st Airlift squadron is part of the [[19th Operations Group]] and operates [[C-130 Hercules]] aircraft from [[Little Rock Air Force Base]], [[Arkansas]]. The unit predominantly deploys in support of [[Operation New Dawn]] and [[Operation Enduring Freedom]].


== History==
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== References==
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* Mauer, Mauer (1969), Combat Squadrons of the Air Force, World War II, Air Force Historical Studies Office, Maxwell AFB, Alabama. ISBN 0-89201-097-5
* [http://www.afhra.af.mil/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=10463 AFHRA 61st Airlift Squadron History]

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Revision as of 13:40, 17 February 2012

61st Airlift Squadron
61st Airlift Squadron Patch
Active13 October 1942 – present
CountryUnited States
BranchUnited States Air Force
TypeAirlift
Part ofAir Mobility Command
18th Air Force
19th Airlift Wing
Garrison/HQLittle Rock Air Force Base
DecorationsDistinguished Unit Citation
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm

The 61st Airlift squadron is part of the 19th Operations Group and operates C-130 Hercules aircraft from Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. The unit predominantly deploys in support of Operation New Dawn and Operation Enduring Freedom.

History

Lineage

Assignments

Stations

Aircraft


References

Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency

  • Mauer, Mauer (1969), Combat Squadrons of the Air Force, World War II, Air Force Historical Studies Office, Maxwell AFB, Alabama. ISBN 0-89201-097-5
  • AFHRA 61st Airlift Squadron History