50th Airlift Squadron

Infobox Military Unit
unit_name= 50th Airlift Squadron


caption= 50th Airlift Squadron
dates= 30 May 1942 - Present
country= United States
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branch=United States Air Force
type= Airlift
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command_structure= Air Mobility Command
18th Air Force
463d Airlift Group
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garrison= Little Rock Air Force Base
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nickname= Red Devils
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decorations= Distinguished Unit Citation
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
Philippine Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm
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The 50th Airlift Squadron is one of two Air Mobility Command squadrons currently stationed at Little Rock AFB in Jacksonville, Arkansas. The "Fightin' 5-0 along with their sister squadron, the 61st AS, comprise the two operational units of the 463d Airlift Group, a tenant unit not directly under the command of the 314th Airlift Wing.

Quick History

The 50th Troop Carrier Squadron (TCS) began the Red Devils long association with being at war. In WWII they dropped troopers at the invasion of Sicily and the Battle of Normandy. They have been involved in major engagements around the world to include the Korean War, Vietnam War, and the current Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF).

The 50th AS is also known for humanitarian relief. During the 2004 Asian Tsunami crisis, the 50th sent several crews and tons of food rations to Thailand to help those in need. Following the horrors of Hurricane Katrina, 50th AS aircrews helped relocate survivors from the New Orleans, Louisiana and Biloxi, Mississippi areas to Little Rock, Arkansas.