97th mas

The 97th Military Airlift Squadron (97th MAS) traces its origins to World War II, when it was first activated as a troop carrier squadron supporting airborne operations in the European Theater. After the war, the unit underwent several redesignations and played key roles in the Berlin Airlift and Cold War airlift missions. During the Vietnam War, the 97th MAS provided critical airlift support, transporting personnel and supplies to Southeast Asia. In its later years, the squadron continued to support global airlift operations before being inactivated as part of post-Cold War force reductions.