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314th Airlift Wing

U.S. Air Force

The 314th Airlift Wing is a unit of the United States Air Force based at Little Rock Air Force Base in Arkansas. It is a tactical airlift wing responsible for providing combat-ready C-130 Hercules aircraft for worldwide deployment. The wing also conducts training for C-130 pilots, navigators, flight engineers, and loadmasters. Additionally, it participates in various humanitarian and disaster relief missions around the globe.

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The 314th Airlift Wing was activated on November 7, 1949 as the 314th Troop Carrier Wing.
During the Korean War, the 314th Troop Carrier Wing participated in the airborne assault on Sukchon-Sunchon to drop supplies to UN Forces.
In 1973, the 314th Troop Carrier Wing was redesignated as the 314th Tactical Airlift Wing.
The 314th Airlift Wing has participated in numerous military operations, including Operation Urgent Fury in Grenada and Operation Just Cause in Panama.
The 314th Airlift Wing was awarded the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" device for its actions in Operation Just Cause.
In 1991, the 314th Airlift Wing provided airlift support during Operation Desert Storm in the Persian Gulf.
The 314th Airlift Wing has also supported humanitarian missions, including relief operations in Haiti, Bosnia, and Africa.
The 314th Airlift Wing is based at Little Rock Air Force Base in Arkansas and operates the C-130 Hercules aircraft.
The 314th Airlift Wing has a long history of excellence and has earned numerous awards and commendations for its service.
The 314th Airlift Wing continues to serve as a vital part of the United States Air Force, providing airlift capabilities for a variety of missions around the world.

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314th Airlift Wing

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Richard Cole

U.S. Air Force Military Retiree · 1970 - 1972

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David Clark

U.S. Air Force Veteran

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Nealy DeBow

U.S. Navy Veteran · 2004 - 2004

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James Henson

U.S. Air Force · 1981 - 1982

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About this Unit

Historical Facts

The 314th Airlift Wing was activated on November 7, 1949 as the 314th Troop Carrier Wing.
During the Korean War, the 314th Troop Carrier Wing participated in the airborne assault on Sukchon-Sunchon to drop supplies to UN Forces.
In 1973, the 314th Troop Carrier Wing was redesignated as the 314th Tactical Airlift Wing.
The 314th Airlift Wing has participated in numerous military operations, including Operation Urgent Fury in Grenada and Operation Just Cause in Panama.
The 314th Airlift Wing was awarded the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" device for its actions in Operation Just Cause.
In 1991, the 314th Airlift Wing provided airlift support during Operation Desert Storm in the Persian Gulf.
The 314th Airlift Wing has also supported humanitarian missions, including relief operations in Haiti, Bosnia, and Africa.
The 314th Airlift Wing is based at Little Rock Air Force Base in Arkansas and operates the C-130 Hercules aircraft.
The 314th Airlift Wing has a long history of excellence and has earned numerous awards and commendations for its service.
The 314th Airlift Wing continues to serve as a vital part of the United States Air Force, providing airlift capabilities for a variety of missions around the world.