524th Special Operations Squadron

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524th Special Operations Squadron
A C-146A Wolfhound operated by the 524th
Active	1941–1945; 1946–2007; 2009–present
Country	United States
Branch	United States Air Force
Role	Special Operations
Part of	Air Force Special Operations Command
Garrison/HQ	Cannon AFB
Nickname(s)	Hounds of Heaven
Engagements	Southwest Pacific Theater Mediterranean Theater of Operations European Theater of Operations Korean War Operation Iraqi Freedom
Decorations	Distinguished Unit Citation Air Force Meritorious Unit Award Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation Korean Presidential Unit Citation
Insignia
524th Special Operations Squadron emblem[note 1]
524th Fighter Squadron emblem[note 2][1]

The 524th Special Operations Squadron is an active squadron of the United States Air Force, based at Duke Field, Florida, with the 492d Special Operations Wing.

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