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History of 314th Airlift Wing

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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ABOUT 314th Airlift Wing

  • 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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