24th Special Tactics Squadron
The 24th Special Tactics Squadron is one of the Special Tactics units of the United States Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC). Garrisoned at Pope Field, North Carolina, it is the U.S. Air Force component of Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC). The unit's webpage describes it as "the Air Force's special operations ground force".
| 24th Special Tactics Squadron | |
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24th STS members complete fast rope and hoisting training during exercise Advanced Guard at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, 2014 | |
| Active | 1941–1944; 1987–present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Type | Special Mission Unit |
| Part of | United States Special Operations Command Joint Special Operations Command Air Force Special Operations Command 24th Special Operations Wing 724th Special Tactics Group |
| Garrison/HQ | Pope Field, North Carolina |
| Engagements | Operation Just Cause Somali Civil War
Global War on Terrorism
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| Decorations | Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Device Gallant Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award |
| Insignia | |
| 24th Special Tactics Squadron emblem (Approved 22 June 1990) | |
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