111th Space Operations Squadron

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111th Space Operations Squadron
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111th Space Operations Squadron emblem
Active2003 – present
CountryFlag of the United States.svg  United States
AllegianceFlag of Arizona.svg  Arizona
Branch US-AirNationalGuard-2007Emblem.svg   Air National Guard
TypeSpace Operations
RoleCommunications
Size27
Part of Air Force Space Command
Garrison/HQ Sky Harbor International Airport, Arizona [1]
Motto(s)EYES OF THE EAGLE
Commanders
Current
commander
Lt Col Patty Tuttle [2]

The United States Air Force's 111th Space Operations Squadron (111 SOPS) is an Air National Guard space communications unit located at Sky Harbor International Airport, Arizona. 111 SOPS is the military's first unit to operate free-floating balloons in the near space environment. [3]

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Previous designations

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Bases stationed

Sky Harbor International Airport, Arizona (2003 – present)

Equipment Operated

Combat SkySat balloons (2003 – present) [6] [7]

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References

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  3. Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs Annual Report 2006-07
  4. "Arizona Air National Guard Headquarters and Units". Arizona Air National Guard. Archived from the original on 22 March 2008. Retrieved 21 November 2016.
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