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3rd Space Operations Squadron
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The 3rd Space Operations Squadron (3 SOPS) is a United States Space Force unit responsible for conducting on-orbit operations. It is located at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado.
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Active | 1941–1947; 1990–13 June 2017; 2020–present |
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Type | Satellite Operations |
Role | Combat Support |
Part of | Space Delta 9 |
Headquarters | Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado |
Engagements | American Theater China Burma India Theater Pacific Theater |
Decorations | Air Force Outstanding Unit Award |
Commanders | |
Commander | Lt Col Joshua M. Faustman |
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3rd Space Operations Squadron emblem (in use until transfer to the Space Force) | ![]() |
3rd Space Operations Squadron emblem (Approved 5 May 1992)[1] | ![]() |
3rd Reconnaissance Squadron emblem (Approved 24 July 1943)[2] | ![]() |
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