Squadron MC-130P takes off during Operation Nimble Response
Active
1944–1948; 1951–1963; 1967–1972; 1988–present
Country
United States
Branch
United States Air Force
Role
Special Operations
Part of
Air Force Special Operations Command
Garrison/HQ
Cannon Air Force Base
Nickname(s)
Night Wings
Motto(s)
Per Tartarum ad Metam Latin Through Hell to the Target (1961-1963) Chiêu Hồi (Vietnamese) Open Arms (Vietnam era)
Engagements
Pacific Theater of Operations Vietnam War
Decorations
Distinguished Unit Citation Gallant Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm
Insignia
9th Special Operations Squadron emblem[note 1][1]
9th Special Operations Squadron emblem[note 2][2]
39th Bombardment Squadron emblem[note 3][3]
Military unit
The 9th Special Operations Squadron is part of the 27th Special Operations Wing (27 SOW) at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico. The squadron operates MC-130J Commando II aircraft in support of special operations. The 9th SOS specializes in the use of night vision goggles and formation tactics to refuel large helicopter and tilt-rotor formations. On 9 December 2014, the 522nd SOS was re-flagged as the 9th SOS moved from its location at Hurlburt Field to join the 27 SOW at Cannon Air Force Base.
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^Endicott, p. 409
^Maurer, Combat Squadrons, pp. 182-183
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