13th Air Support Operations Squadron
The United States Air Force's 13th Air Support Operations Squadron is a combat support unit located at Fort Carson, Colorado. The squadron provides tactical command and control of close air support assets to US Army ground commanders of the 4th Infantry Division during combat operations.
13th Air Support Operations Squadron | |
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Squadron airmen approach a helicopter for extraction following a joint exercise with the 4th Infantry Division | |
Active | 1943–1944; 1994-present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force |
Role | Air Support Operations (to 4th Infantry Division |
Part of | Air Combat Command |
Garrison/HQ | Fort Carson, Colorado |
Motto(s) | On Time On Target |
Engagements | Iraq War |
Decorations | Air Force Meritorious Unit Award Air Force Outstanding Unit Award |
Insignia | |
13th Air Support Operations Squadron emblem (approved 29 May 1996) |
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