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71st Special Operations Squadron
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The 71st Special Operations Squadron is part of the 58th Special Operations Wing at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. It operates Bell Boeing CV-22 Osprey conducting special operations flying training.
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![]() A 71st Special Operations CV-22 Osprey refuels over New Mexico | |
Active | 1943–1946 1947–1953; 1953–1973; 1987–1993; 2005–present |
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Role | Special Operations Training |
Part of | Air Education and Training Command |
Motto(s) | Strike Swiftly (2005-present)[1] Anywhere Anytime (1987-1993) |
Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation Presidential Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award French Croix de Guerre with Palm French Fourragère Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm |
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71st Special Operations Squadron emblem[note 1][1] | ![]() |
71st Special Operations Squadron emblem (1987-1993) | ![]() |
71st Air Commando Squadron emblem | ![]() |
71st Troop Carrier Squadron emblem[note 2][2] | ![]() |
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