24th Tactical Air Support Squadron

24th Tactical Air Support Squadron
A Uruguayan tactical air controller stands guard over a squadron OA-37 Dragonfly
Active1939–1942; 1942–1946; 1947–1949; 1951–1953; 1956–1960; 1969–1975; 1976–1991; 2018–2020
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
Part ofAir Combat Command
Nickname(s)Golden Jaguars
EngagementsChina Burma India Theater
DecorationsAir Force Outstanding Unit Award
Insignia
24th Tactical Air Support Squadron emblem (approved 21 June 2018)[1]
Patch with 24th Tactical Air Support Squadron emblem (1976–1991)
24th Combat Mapping Squadron emblem (approved 2 April 1945)[2]

The 24th Tactical Air Support Squadron (24 TASS) was a ground attack squadron of the United States Air Force. It was last active at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, prior to being inactivated during December 2020.

  1. ^ Haulman, Daniel L. (5 December 2018). "Factsheet 24 Tactical Air Support Squadron (ACC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Archived from the original on 12 January 2019. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
  2. ^ Maurer, Combat Squadrons, pp. 126–127