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(s) | Green Hornets |
| Engagements | Mediterranean Theater of Operations Korean War Vietnam War Operation Just Cause |
| 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) | |
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.