41st Airlift Squadron

41st Airlift Squadron
A squadron C-130J Super Hercules flies past Denali
Active1942–1949; 1952–1971; 1971–present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
RoleAirlift
Part ofAir Mobility Command
Garrison/HQLittle Rock Air Force Base
Nickname(s)Blackcats[1]
EngagementsSouthwest Pacific Theater
Operation Just Cause
Desert Storm
Global War on Terror[2]
DecorationsDistinguished 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]
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Alfred G. Hansen
Insignia
41st Airlift Squadron emblem (17 August 2007)[2]

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]

The 41st AS became Air Mobility Command's first active-duty C-130J combat unit during 2007.[3]

  1. ^ a b No byline (9 April 2007). "New combat squadron stands up at Little Rock". 19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
  2. ^ a b c Dollman, TSG David (18 October 2016). "Factsheet 41 Airlift Squadron (USAFE)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
  3. ^ "USAF gets active-duty C-130J". Retrieved 17 March 2020.