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41st Airlift Squadron
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"41st Transport Squadron" redirects here. For the 41st Transport Squadron (formerly 41st Ferrying Squadron), see 41st Military 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.[1]
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![]() A squadron C-130J Super Hercules flies past Denali | |
Active | 1942–1949; 1952–1971; 1971–present |
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Role | Airlift |
Part of | Air Mobility Command |
Garrison/HQ | Little Rock Air Force Base |
Nickname(s) | Blackcats[1] |
Engagements | Southwest Pacific Theater Operation Just Cause Desert Storm Global War on Terror[2] |
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[2] |
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Notable commanders | Alfred G. Hansen |
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41st Airlift Squadron emblem (17 August 2007)[2] | ![]() |
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The 41st AS became Air Mobility Command's first active-duty C-130J combat unit during 2007.[3]