9th Special Operations Squadron
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The 9th Special Operations Squadron is part of the 27th Special Operations Wing (27 SOW) at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico. The squadron operates MC-130J Commando II aircraft in support of special operations. The 9th SOS specializes in the use of night vision goggles and formation tactics to refuel large helicopter and tilt-rotor formations. On 9 December 2014, the 522nd SOS was re-flagged as the 9th SOS moved from its location at Hurlburt Field to join the 27 SOW at Cannon Air Force Base.
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9th Special Operations Squadron | |
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Active | 1944–1948; 1951–1963; 1967–1972; 1988–present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force |
Role | Special Operations |
Part of | Air Force Special Operations Command |
Garrison/HQ | Cannon Air Force Base |
Nickname(s) | Night Wings |
Motto(s) | Per Tartarum ad Metam Latin Through Hell to the Target (1961-1963) Chiêu Hồi (Vietnamese) Open Arms (Vietnam era) |
Engagements | Pacific Theater of Operations Vietnam War |
Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation Gallant Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm |
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9th Special Operations Squadron emblem[note 1][1] | |
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39th Bombardment Squadron emblem[note 3][3] |
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