Truth Shall Make Them Free (1965-1969, 2008-present) Combat Shadow (1994-2008)
Engagements
Vietnam War
Decorations
Presidential Unit Citation Gallant Unit Citation Army Meritorious Unit Commendation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Device Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Philippine Presidential Unit Citation Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm
Insignia
5th Special Operations Squadron emblem (approved 5 November 2001, modified 4 January 2008)[1]
5th Special Operations Squadron (approved 5 August 1966)
5th Air Commando Squadron patch (Vietnam)
Military unit
The 5th Special Operations Squadron is part of the 919th Special Operations Wing. The 5th is based at Hurlburt Field,[2] Florida. It operates U-28 aircraft providing special operations capability.
^Robertson, Patsy (13 June 2011). "Factsheet 5 Special Operations Squadron (AFRC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
^Joyner, Bo (21 November 2008). "Taking Their Experience to the Classroom: Under unique association, Reservists teaching special operations pilots". Citizen Airman. Air Force Reserve Command. Retrieved 23 September 2017.
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