3rd Special Operations Squadron
The 3rd Special Operations Squadron flies MQ-9 Reaper Remotely Piloted Aircraft and is currently located at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico. The squadron is under the command of the Air Force Special Operations Command.
| 3rd Special Operations Squadron | |
|---|---|
MQ-1 Predator as previously operated by the squadron | |
| Active | 1918–1919; 1919–1944; 1952–1958; 1968–1969; 1976–1991; 2005–present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Role | Unmanned Special Operations |
| Part of | Air Force Special Operations Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico |
| Motto(s) | Pro Patria Pro Liberis Latin |
| Engagements | World War I Vietnam War War in Afghanistan |
| 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 |
| Insignia | |
| 3rd Special Operations Squadron emblem (approved 5 May 2006) | |
| Patch with unofficial 3rd Air Commando Squadron emblem | |
| 1st Photographic Section emblem (approved 23 July 1932 | |
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