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4th Special Operations Squadron
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The 4th Special Operations Squadron is part of the 1st Special Operations Wing at Hurlburt Field, Florida. It operates Lockheed AC-130J aircraft providing special operations capabilities.
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![]() An AC-130U from the 4th Special Operations Squadron jettisons flares near Hurlburt Field | |
Active | 1942–1944; 1949–1954; 1965–1969; 1970–1992; 1995 – present |
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Role | Special Operations |
Part of | Air Force Special Operations Command |
Garrison/HQ | Hurlburt Field |
Nickname(s) | Ghostriders |
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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] |
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4th Special Operations Squadron emblem (approved 20 June 1995)[1] | ![]() |
4th Air Commando Squadron emblem | ![]() |
4th Liaison Squadron emblem | |
4th Airborne Command and Control Squadron emblem | ![]() |
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