The 143rd Airlift Squadron is a unit within the United States Air Force, falling under the jurisdiction of the Ohio Air National Guard. This squadron specializes in airlift operations, utilizing C-130 Hercules aircraft to transport personnel, equipment, and supplies both domestically and internationally. The 143rd Airlift Squadron’s primary mission is to provide air mobility services in support of the United States Air Force, as well as state missions for the State of Ohio when called upon. The squadron is stationed at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base in Columbus, Ohio.