2nd Aerial Port Squadron

The 2nd Aerial Port Squadron was a United States Air Force unit activated in the late 1950s to provide specialized air cargo and passenger handling support. Stationed primarily at RAF Mildenhall in the United Kingdom, the squadron played a vital role in supporting U.S. and NATO airlift operations throughout Europe during the Cold War. Its mission included loading and unloading aircraft, managing hazardous materials, and ensuring the rapid movement of personnel and equipment. The unit was inactivated in the early 1990s following the end of the Cold War and subsequent force reductions.