61st Airlift Squadron

61st Airlift Squadron

61st Airlift Squadron Patch
Active 13 October 1942 – present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
Type Airlift
Part of Air Mobility Command
18th Air Force
19th Airlift Wing
Garrison/HQ Little Rock Air Force Base
Decorations Distinguished 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 Airlift Wing 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.