720th Special Tactics Group

720th Special Tactics Group
720th Special Tactics Group airmen jump from a C-130J Hercules
ActiveOctober 1, 1987 – present
Country United States of America
Branch United States Air Force
TypeSpecial Operations Forces
RoleOrganize, train and equip ST forces worldwide to integrate, synchronize, and/or control air power during operations.
Size800[1]
Part of U.S. Special Operations Command
Air Force Special Operations Command
24th Special Operations Wing
Garrison/HQHurlburt Field
EngagementsPersian Gulf War
War in Afghanistan
Iraq War
DecorationsGallant Unit Citation
Meritorious Unit Award
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with "V" Device
Insignia
720th Special Tactics Group emblem (Approved 9 June 1988)[2]

The 720th Special Tactics Group is one of the special operations ground components of the 24th Special Operations Wing, assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) of the United States Air Force.[3] The group is headquartered at Hurlburt Field, Florida. The group is composed of geographically separated squadrons in four separate states; Florida, New Mexico, North Carolina and Washington.

  1. ^ "Factsheet: 720th Special Tactics Group". 1st Special Operations Wing Public Affairs. 25 January 2007. Retrieved 9 March 2013.
  2. ^ Haulman, Daniel L. (15 July 2010). "Factsheet 720 Special Tactics Group (AFSOC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
  3. ^ "24th Special Operations Wing". Air Force Special Operations Command. Archived from the original on 13 August 2020. Retrieved 13 December 2018.