142 Airlift Squadron (U.S. Air Force) The 142nd Airlift Squadron is a military unit within the United States Air Force. This unit operates under the Air Mobility Command and is part of the Ohio Air National Guard. Its primary mission is air mobility, which involves the rapid movement of troops, equipment, and cargo to various locations around the globe. The squadron operates C-130 Hercules aircraft for transporting personnel and supplies. The 142nd Airlift Squadron, like all units in the U.S. Air Force, is dedicated to serving and protecting the country.