61st Airlift Squadron

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.

61st Airlift Squadron
61st Airlift Squadron C-130 and personnel
Active1942–1946; 1949–present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
RoleAirlift
Part ofAir Mobility Command
Garrison/HQLittle Rock Air Force Base
Nickname(s)Green Hornets
EngagementsMediterranean Theater of Operations
Korean War
Vietnam War
Operation Just Cause
DecorationsDistinguished 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
Insignia
61st Airlift Squadron emblem (modified 3 March 1997)
61st Troop Carrier Squadron emblem (approved 13 June 1956)
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