961st Airborne Air Control Squadron
| 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron | |
|---|---|
Squadron E-3 Sentry at Kadena AB | |
| Active | 1941-1945; 1954-1969; 1979-Present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Role | Airborne Command and Control |
| Part of | Pacific Air Forces |
| Garrison/HQ | Kadena Air Base, Okinawa |
| Engagements | Pacific Ocean Theater |
| Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | William Crumm Caleb Lutter |
| Insignia | |
| 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron emblem 1995-present | |
| 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron emblem 1981-1995 | |
| 961st Airborne Early Warning & Control Sq emblem | |
| 61st Bombardment Squadron emblem | |
The 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron is part of the 18th Wing at Kadena Air Base, Japan. It operates the E-3 Sentry aircraft conducting airborne command and control missions.