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71st Special Operations Squadron
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 A 71st Special Operations CV-22 Osprey refuels over New Mexico | |
| Active | 1943–1946 1947–1953; 1953–1973; 1987–1993; 2005–present |
| Country |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Air Force |
| Role | Special Operations Training |
| Part of | Air Education and Training Command |
| Motto(s) | Strike Swiftly (2005-present)[1] Anywhere Anytime (1987-1993) |
| Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation Presidential Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award French Croix de Guerre with Palm French Fourragère Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm |
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| 71st Special Operations Squadron emblem[note 1][1] |  |
| 71st Special Operations Squadron emblem (1987-1993) | .png) |
| 71st Air Commando Squadron emblem |  |
| 71st Troop Carrier Squadron emblem[note 2][2] |  |
The 71st Special Operations Squadron is part of the 58th Special Operations Wing at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. It operates Bell Boeing CV-22 Osprey conducting special operations flying training.
- ^ a b Robertson, Patsy (10 May 2011). "Factsheet 71 Special Operations Squadron (AETC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 30 August 2015.
- ^ Maurer, Combat Squadrons, pp. 263-264
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