463rd Airlift Group

The United States Air Force's 463rd Airlift Group was a theater airlift unit last stationed at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. It was inactivated on October 1, 2008.

463rd Airlift Group
A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules from Little Rock, Air Force Base, Ark., lands at McChord Air Force Base, Wash., for Rodeo 2007 on 21 July 2007
Active1953–1971; 1972–1993; 1997–2008
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
RoleAirlift
Part ofAir Mobility Command
Engagements
Operation Urgent Fury (Grenada)
Operation Just Cause (Panama)
Decorations

  • Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Device (3x)

  • Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (10x)

  • Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm
Insignia
Emblem of the 463rd Airlift Group (Approved 30 August 1954)
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