52nd Airlift Squadron
| 52d Airlift Squadron | |
|---|---|
A 302d Airlift Wing C-130H3 Hercules from Peterson AFB training with the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System | |
| Active | 1942–1944; 1949–1951; 1953–1969; 1998–1992; 1994–1997; 2009–2015 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Role | Airlift |
| Part of | Air Mobility Command |
| Nickname(s) | Fighting 'Roos, Combat 'Roos |
| Colors | Green |
| Mascot(s) | Kangaroo |
| Engagements | Operation Just Cause
Operation Desert Shield Operation Desert Storm Operation Enduring Freedom Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa |
| Decorations | Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm |
| Insignia | |
| 52d Airlift Squadron emblem (Modified 1 May 1994) | |
| 52d Military Airlift Squadron emblem (Modified 1 Jun 1988) | |
| 52d Troop Carrier Squadron, Heavy emblem (Modified 20 Jun 1953) | |
| 52d Troop Carrier Squadron emblem (Approved 14 May 1943) | |
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The 52d Airlift Squadron is an inactive United States Air Force unit, last assigned to the 19th Airlift Wing but based at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. It was an active-duty associate unit integrated with the Air Force Reserve, 302d Airlift Wing and 731st Airlift Squadron. It operated the Lockheed C-130H Hercules aircraft of its parent Reserve unit, conducting tactical airlift, airdrop and aerial firefighting missions utilizing the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System. The Fighting 'Roos were last active from 3 Oct 2009 until 30 Sept 2015.