2nd Air Support Operations Squadron

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An airman from the 2nd ASOS crossing the Tigris in 2004
Active1942–1945
1996–present
CountryFlag of the United States.svg  United States
BranchFlag of the United States Air Force.svg  United States Air Force
TypeCombat Support
RoleAir Support Operations
Part of United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa
Garrison/HQ Vilseck, Germany
Motto(s)Strike with Fury
Engagements Mediterranean Theater of Operations
Iraq War [1]
Decorations Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Device
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award [1]
Insignia
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The United States Air Force's 2nd Air Support Operations Squadron (2 ASOS) is a combat support unit located in Vilseck, Germany. The squadron provides tactical command and control of airpower assets to the Joint Forces Air Component Commander and Joint Forces Land Component Commander for combat operations.

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Mission

The 2nd Air Support Operations Squadron trains, equips, and maintains mission-ready air liaison, terminal attack control, and weather observation and forecasting elements to support the commanders of US Army units, such as the 2nd Cavalry Regiment.

Lineage

Activated on 20 April 1942
Redesignated 2nd Air Support Communication Squadron on 11 January 1943
Redesignated 2nd Tactical Air Communications Squadron on 1 April 1944
Inactivated on 7 December 1945
Disbanded on 8 October 1948
Activated on 30 September 1996 [1]

Assignments

Stations

Decorations

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References

Notes

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Dollman, TSG David (16 June 2017). "Factsheet 2 Air Support Operations Squadron (USAFE)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Archived from the original on 25 November 2016. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
  2. ↑ AF FOIA Request 2009-01965, 13 Jul 2009

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