5th Special Operations Squadron
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The 5th Special Operations Squadron is part of the 919th Special Operations Wing. The 5th is based at Hurlburt Field,[2] Florida. It operates U-28 aircraft providing special operations capability.
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5th Special Operations Squadron | |
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Active | 1944–1946; 1965–1969; 1994–present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force |
Role | Special Operations |
Part of | Air Force Reserve Command |
Garrison/HQ | Hurlburt Field |
Motto(s) | Truth Shall Make Them Free (1965-1969, 2008-present) Combat Shadow (1994-2008) |
Engagements | Vietnam War |
Decorations | Presidential Unit Citation Gallant Unit Citation Army Meritorious Unit Commendation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Device Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Philippine Presidential Unit Citation Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm |
Insignia | |
5th Special Operations Squadron emblem (approved 5 November 2001, modified 4 January 2008)[1] | |
5th Special Operations Squadron (approved 5 August 1966) | |
5th Air Commando Squadron patch (Vietnam) |
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