3rd Special Operations Squadron
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The 3rd Special Operations Squadron flies MQ-9 Reaper Remotely Piloted Aircraft and is currently located at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico. The squadron is under the command of the Air Force Special Operations Command.
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3rd Special Operations Squadron | |
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Active | 1918–1919; 1919–1944; 1952–1958; 1968–1969; 1976–1991; 2005–present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force |
Role | Unmanned Special Operations |
Part of | Air Force Special Operations Command |
Garrison/HQ | Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico |
Motto(s) | Pro Patria Pro Liberis Latin |
Engagements | World War I Vietnam War War in Afghanistan[1] |
Decorations | Presidential Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Device Air Force Meritorious Unit Award Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm[1] |
Insignia | |
3rd Special Operations Squadron emblem (approved 5 May 2006)[1] | |
Patch with unofficial 3rd Air Commando Squadron emblem | |
1st Photographic Section emblem (approved 23 July 1932[2] |
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