201st RED HORSE Squadron

• Origins: The 201st RED HORSE Squadron (Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers) is part of the Hawaii Air National Guard, based at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. • Established in 1967: The squadron was activated in 1967, making it one of the earlier RED HORSE units created to provide the Air Force with a rapid deployment engineering capability. • Pacific Focus: The 201st is unique among RED HORSE units for its primary focus on operations within the Pacific theater, supporting U.S. interests across vast ocean distances. • Hurricane Iniki Response: In 1992, the squadron played a key role in disaster relief following Hurricane Iniki, the most powerful hurricane to strike Hawaii in recorded history. • Deployed Worldwide: Members of the 201st have deployed to locations including Iraq, Afghanistan, the Philippines, and throughout the Pacific, supporting both combat and humanitarian missions. • Humanitarian Missions: The 201st frequently participates in humanitarian missions, building schools, clinics, and infrastructure in remote Pacific islands and Southeast Asia. • Heavy Engineering Capability: The unit is equipped with specialized construction vehicles and equipment, enabling them to build airfields, roads, and facilities in austere environments. • Support for Operation Enduring Freedom: The squadron has been deployed multiple times in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, providing critical engineering and construction support for U.S. and coalition forces. • Awards and Recognition: The 201st has received multiple Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards for its excellence and effectiveness in both peacetime and combat operations. • RED HORSE Heritage: RED HORSE squadrons, including the 201st, are known for their distinctive red baseball caps, a tradition that helps foster unit pride and esprit de corps.