81st Aerial Port Sq

The 81st Aerial Port Squadron (81 APS) is a unit of the United States Air Force Reserve, primarily responsible for aerial port operations, including cargo and passenger processing, load planning, and aircraft loading and unloading. Originally activated in 1965, the squadron has supported numerous airlift missions, both during peacetime and in contingency operations worldwide. The 81st APS has played a vital role in supporting operations such as Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom, providing critical logistical and mobility support. Stationed at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, the squadron continues to serve as a key component of Air Force Reserve Command’s global air mobility mission.