61st Airlift Squadron
| 61st Airlift Squadron | |
|---|---|
61st Airlift Squadron C-130 and personnel | |
| 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 | Green Hornets |
| Engagements | Mediterranean Theater of Operations Korean War Vietnam War Operation Just Cause Persian Gulf War Operation Provide Promise Operation Joint Endeavour Operation Allied Force Operation Shining Hope Operation Joint Guard Operation Joint Forge Operation Iraqi Freedom Operation Enduring Freedom War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) |
| 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 |
| Insignia | |
| 61st Airlift Squadron emblem (modified 3 March 1997) | |
| 61st Troop Carrier Squadron emblem (approved 13 June 1956) | |
| 61st Troop Carrier Squadron emblem (D-Day WWII) | |
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.