602nd Special Operations Squadron | |
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Active | 1944–1945; 1963–1970 |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force |
Role | Close air support and search and rescue (SAR) escort duty |
Nickname(s) | Firefly |
Decorations | Presidential Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Device Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm |
Insignia | |
602nd Special Operations Squadron emblem |
The 602nd Special Operations Squadron was a United States Air Force squadron that operated in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War.