773 TAS

The 773rd Tactical Airlift Squadron (773 TAS) was an integral unit of the United States Air Force, primarily tasked with providing tactical airlift support. Activated during World War II, the squadron participated in numerous critical operations, including airborne assaults and cargo missions in the European Theater. Reactivated during the Cold War, the 773 TAS flew C-130 Hercules aircraft, supporting operations and exercises worldwide, including missions during the Vietnam War. The unit was eventually inactivated as part of post-Cold War force reductions, but its legacy continues through its contributions to global air mobility and tactical airlift operations.