41st Airlift Squadron
The 41st 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 Super Hercules aircraft.
| 41st Airlift Squadron | |
|---|---|
A squadron C-130J Super Hercules flies past Denali | |
| Active | 1942–1949; 1952–1971; 1971–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) | Blackcats |
| Engagements | Southwest Pacific Theater Operation Just Cause Desert Storm Global War on Terror |
| Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation Presidential Unit Citation Air Force Meritorious Unit Award Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Philippine Presidential Unit Citation Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Alfred G. Hansen |
| Insignia | |
| 41st Airlift Squadron emblem (17 August 2007) | |
The 41st AS became Air Mobility Command's first active-duty C-130J combat unit during 2007.
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