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The 24th Special Tactics Squadron is one of the Special Tactics units of the United States Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC). It is the U.S. Air Force component to Joint Special Operations Command.[2][3] It is garrisoned at Pope Field, North Carolina.
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24th Special Tactics Squadron | |
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Active | 1941–1944; 1987–present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force |
Type | Special Mission Unit |
Role | Special Operations |
Part of | Air Force Special Operations Command |
Garrison/HQ | Pope Field, North Carolina |
Engagements | Operation Eagle Claw Operation Urgent Fury TWA Flight 847 Hijacking Achille Lauro hijacking Operation Just Cause Operation Desert Storm Somali Civil War |
Decorations | Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Device Gallant Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award[1] |
Insignia | |
24th Special Tactics Squadron emblem (approved 22 June 1990)[1] |
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