Col Sanjay A. Gogate is Commander, 27th Special Operations Medical Group, Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico. For more than two hours he directed the navigation of his plane back to its home station with no further damage. Redesignated as 711 Bombardment Squadron, Heavy on 20 Aug 1943. The reserve mobilization for the Korean War left it without aircraft, and the reserve did not again receive aircraft until July 1952. The 711th Human Performance Wing (711 HPW), headquartered at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, is the first human-centric warfare wing to consolidate human performance research, education and consultation under a single organization. C-130, 1971-; AC-130, 1975-1995; MC-130E, 1995-. Dollman, Factsheet 711 Special Operations Squadron. [8] On D-Day the squadron bombed the beachhead area using pathfinder aircraft. Eglin AF Aux Field #3 (Duke Field), FL, 30 Jun 1971-. [6] In 2015, the 711th SOS shares a building, flightline, aircraft and mission with the active-duty 6th Special Operations Squadron at Duke Field. Primary mission changed in late 1995 to providing long-range clandestine delivery of special operations forces and equipment. Constituted as 711 Bombardment Squadron (Heavy) on 6 Apr 1943. 4 inch 711th Special Operations Squadron Patch – Sew On. Armed Forces Expeditionary Streamers. It is assigned to the Tenth Air Force, of Air Force Reserve Command, stationed at Duke Field, Florida. Aviation foreign internal defense is a special operations forces mission employing airmen as combat aviation advisors to assess, train, advise and assist foreign nations in aviation. Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat “V” Device: 1 Feb 2001-31 Jan 2003. Ephrata AAB, WA, 1 May 1943; Rapid City AAB, SD, 13 Jun 1943; Harvard AAFld, NE, 1 Aug-11 Nov 1943; Rattlesden, England, 1 Dec 1943-c. 3 Aug 1945; Drew Field, FL, 18 Aug-7 Nov 1945. [10] The unit sailed on the RMS Queen Elizabeth on 23 November 1943 and arrived at the Firth of Clyde on 29 November 1943. It flew its first combat mission on 24 December 1943 against a V-1 flying bomb launch site near Saint-Omer in Northern France. This coin is 1 11/16 inches in diameter. [31]. [29], The squadron ended forty-two years of operating with the Hercules in 2013, when it transitioned into the PZL C-145 Skytruck short takeoff and landing aircraft. It was replaced by Ghost 06 and Ghost 07, which destroyed an additional 29 vehicles, including four armored personnel carriers. Unkn, 1955-1957. [22] The squadron was redesignated the 711th Fighter-Bomber Squadron and again activated as a reserve unit at Hensley Field, Texas when the 448th Fighter-Bomber Wing replaced the 8709th Pilot Training Wing. It operates Lockheed C-130 Hercules aircraft in theater airlift missions as part of the Global War on Terrorism. Lineage, Assignments, Stations, and Honors through 11 Aug 2016. Units. The 708th Bombardment Squadron is an inactive United States Air Force unit. Air Force Challenge Coin . Activated on 1 May 1943. Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards: 30 Jul 1971-31 Mar 1973; 1 Jul 1975-31 Jan 1977; 1 Oct 1983-1 Jun 1985; 1 Jun 1987-31 May 1989; 8 Dec 1989-7 Jan 1990; 1 Jun 1990-31 May 1992; 1 Jun 1992-31 May 1994; 1 Jun 1994-31 May 1996; 1 Jun 1996-31 May 1998; 1 Jun 1998-31 May 2000; 1 Feb-30 Sep 2003; 1 Oct 2003-31 Dec 2004; 1 Jan-31 Dec 2005; 1 Jan-31 Dec 2006; 1 Jan-[30 Apr] 2007; 1 Oct 2008-30 Jul 2010. Inactivated on 21 Mar 1951. It is stationed at Homestead Joint Reserve Base, Florida. Eglin AFB Aux. Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat “V” Device: 1 Feb 2001-31 Jan 2003. In June 1943 the group moved to Harvard Army Air Field, Nebraska for Phase I training. 447 Bombardment Group, 1 May 1943-7 Nov 1945. Inactivated on 7 Nov 1945. In addition, within the Air Staff was a recommendation that the reserve fighter mission given to the Air National Guard and replaced by the troop carrier mission. In late 1974 began training for special operations missions using AC-130 gunships. Unkn, 1955-1957. It departed the theater on 12 March and arrived at Duke on 19 March. Preservation of the Force. Performed airlift of personnel and cargo, as well as airdropping U.S. Army paratroops during exercises and training, 1971-1974. However, 919 SOW histories clearly indicate that the 711 SOS did not deploy until after that campaign had ended. AC-130A-LM, 55-0011 assigned to the 711th Special Operations Squadron (SOS), 919th Special Operations Group (SOG), based at Duke Field FL (Part of the Eglin AFB complex) and seen transient at Luke AFB in June 1984. 13. Flew pre-strike reconnaissance, fire support, escort, and airbase defense sorties during U.S. invasion of Panama, 8 Dec 1989-7 Jan 1990. Campaign Streamers. Redesignated as 711 Tactical Airlift Squadron on 17 Jun 1971. It operates Lockheed C-130 Hercules aircraft providing global airlift. Activated in the Reserve on 30 Jul 1971. The 859th Special Operations Squadron, formerly a detachment unit of the 919th Special Operations Wing at Duke, was activated in a ceremony at the base April 1. Supported Operation Willing Spirit in South America, 2008. Emblem. 8 MC-130E 5 MC-130P Base. Inactivated on 21 Mar 1951. In 1955, the squadron was again activated in the reserves as the 711th Fighter-Bomber Squadron. Redesignated as 711 Fighter-Bomber Squadron on 12 Apr 1955. The squadron activated in 1971 as the 711th Tactical Airlift Squadron at Duke Field, Florida with the mission of intratheater airlift, using Lockheed C-130 Hercules Aircraft. Primary mission changed in late 1995 to providing long-range clandestine delivery of special operations forces and equipment. 919th Operations Group (later 919th Special Operations Group), Ephrata Army Air Base, Washington, 1 May 1943, Rapid City Army Air Base, South Dakota, 13 June 1943, Harvard Army Air Field, Nebraska, 1 August-11 November 1943, Drew Field, Florida, 14 August-7 November 1945, Long Beach Municipal Airport, California, 27 June 1949 – 21 March 1951, Hensley Field (Dallas Naval Air Station), Texas, 18 May 1955 – 16 November 1957, Duke Field (Eglin Air Force Auxiliary Field No. Finally, Redesignated as 711 Fighter-Bomber Squadron on 12 Apr 1955. Ordered to active service on 17 Mar 1951. [3], The squadron was stationed at RAF Rattlesden, England, from December 1943 to August 1945. It supports friendly nations to assist the United States in achieving strategic political and military goals. The 46th Bomb Squadron is an inactive United States Air Force unit. [15], On 2 November 1944, 2d Lieutenant Robert E. Femoyer, a navigator with the squadron, was flying a mission to Merseburg, Germany. [26], Because the Spectres' advanced sensors were useful in range reconnaissance and range clearing tasks, the 711th also provided missile range support to the Air Force's Eastern Range at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station from 1979 to 1989 and space shuttle support to National Aeronautics and Space Administration at Kennedy Space Center from 1981 to 1988. [2] The squadron deployed five aircraft and eight aircrews to King Fahd International Airport, near Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, arriving on 7 February and flying its first sortie two days later. It flies C-130H Hercules aircraft on airlift and aerial spray missions. 448 Fighter-Bomber Group, 18 May 1955-16 Nov 1957. The 711th received credit for this campaign. Home News. It trained with Lockheed F-80 Shooting Stars and North American F-86 Sabres until being replaced by the 69th Troop Carrier Squadron in 1957. After the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, General Haddad commanded the 711th Special Operations Squadron through operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, during which the unit compiled more than 5,000 combat hours of accident-free flying and is still recognized as the most decorated Reserve flying unit. It is stationed at McChord Air Force Base, Washington. That unit is now the 919th Special Operations Wing. However, the unit was only authorized manning of 25% of normal strength. Eglin AF Aux Field #3 (Duke Field), FL, 30 Jun 1971-. Maj Joseph L. Cromer, c. Jun 1955-unkn. Gallant Unit Citation: 6 Oct 2001-1 Jul 2003. [3]. Duke Field is the home of the Air Force Reserve’s only special operations wing. The unit flew its last combat mission on 21 April 1945 against a marshalling yard at Ingolstadt, Germany. Lineage, Assignments, Stations, and Honors through, Commanders, Aircraft, and Operations through. Activated in the Reserve on 18 May 1955. 919 Tactical Airlift (later, 919 Special Operations) Group, 30 Jul 1971; 919 Operations Group, 1 Aug 1992-. The 482d Operations Group is a United States Air Force Reserve unit assigned to the 482d Fighter Wing. [8] It assaulted marshalling yards, railroad bridges and communication centers during the Battle of the Bulge from December 1944 to January 1945. A small cadre proceeded to Drew Field, Florida [17] and the squadron inactivated on 7 November 1945. It was active at Kandahar Airfield from 2011 to 2012. Because he was too weak to climb back in his seat, he asked other crew members to prop him up so he could read his charts and instruments. In February 1967, the 7 ACS was designated as the unit to receive the new C-130E(I) Combat Arrow aircraft. The 730th Air Mobility Training Squadron is an Air Force reserve unit stationed at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, where it trains airmen on Boeing C-17 Globemaster III, Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker and Boeing KC-46 Pegasus aircraft systems. [24] As a consequence in November 1957, the 711th [3] and the remainder of the 448th Wing were inactivated [19] when reserve operations at Hensley converted to the airlift mission and the 69th Troop Carrier Squadron moved to Hensley from Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. After training in the United States, it deployed to the European Theatre of Operations, where it engaged in the strategic bombing campaign against Germany. Lineage. Activated in the Reserve on 27 Jun 1949. This article incorporates  public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency website http://www.afhra.af.mil/ . The 711th Special Operations Squadron is part of the 919th Special Operations Wing at Duke Field, Florida. [11] The squadron's B-17s began to move from the United States to the European theater of operations in November 1943. [2] [26], The 711th flew pre-strike reconnaissance, fire support, escort, and air base defense sorties during Operation Just Cause, the United States intervention in Panama from 8 December 1989 to 7 January 1990, for which it earned an Air Force Outstanding Unit Award. Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards: 30 Jul 1971-31 Mar 1973; 1 Jul 1975-31 Jan 1977; 1 Oct 1983-1 Jun 1985; 1 Jun 1987-31 May 1989; 8 Dec 1989-7 Jan 1990; 1 Jun 1990-31 May 1992; 1 Jun 1992-31 May 1994; 1 Jun 1994-31 May 1996; 1 Jun 1996-31 May 1998; 1 Jun 1998-31 May 2000; 1 Feb-30 Sep 2003; 1 Oct 2003-31 Dec 2004; 1 Jan-31 Dec 2005; 1 Jan-31 Dec 2006; 1 Jan-[30 Apr] 2007; 1 Oct 2008-30 Jul 2010. Combat in Southwest Asia, 9 Feb-Mar 1991. Operations. Provided missile range support, 1979-1989, and NASA space shuttle support, 1981-1988. The 711 SOS operates the MC-130E Combat Talon I aircraft, providing special operations capability. 448 Bombardment Group, 27 Jun 1949-21 Mar 1951. [9] However, by the time the 447th group reached full strength in October it had been identified for overseas deployment and its key personnel were sent to the Army Air Forces School of Applied Tactics at Orlando Army Air Base, Florida for advanced tactical training. Activated in the Reserve on 30 Jul 1971. Beginning 1 Oct 1997, provided flight portion of MC-130E Combat Talon I training for both AFSOC and AFRC. Despite its fighter bomber designation, the squadron was gained by Air Defense Command (ADC) upon mobilization. King, Jr., TSG Samuel, 919 Special Operations Wing Public Affairs, strategic bombing campaign against Germany, Army Air Forces School of Applied Tactics, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, "United States Air Force Biography Major General Richard S. "Beef" Haddad", "Factsheet 711 Special Operations Squadron (AFRC)", "Air Force Combat Talons fly for last time", "Abstract, History 447 Bombardment Group May 1943 – Apr 1944", "Abstract, History 447 Bombardment Group Mar–Jun 1944", "Abstract, History 447 Bombardment Group Apr 1945", "Factsheet 919 Special Operations Wing (AFRC)", "919th Special Operations Wing Home Page", 1943–1945; 1949–1951; 1955–1957; 1971–present, 711th Special Operations Squadron, Panama, 447th Bombardment Group, 1 May 1943 – 7 November 1945, 448th Bombardment Group, 27 June 1949 – 21 March 1951, 448th Fighter-Bomber Group, 18 May 1955 – 16 November 1957. It is assigned to Air Combat Command (ACC) to activate or inactivate as needed. The 737th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron is a provisional United States Air Force unit. Because the pilot training wings had no mobilization mission they were discontinued on 18 May 1955, and replaced by fighter-bomber and troop carrier wings. Colonel Maloney has also been assigned as the Wing Inspector General and Director of Inspections and has deployed to Entebbe Uganda as the Commander of the Joint Special Operations Detachment-Uganda and the 5th Expeditionary Special Operations Squadron. At the same time, about 150 Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcars became available from the active force. 711th special operations squadron – c-145a – 1000 painful hours $ 8.00 add to cart; 711th special operations squadron – c-145a – 500 painful hours In 1995 it converted to a third type of C-130 when it began to fly the MC-130 Combat Talon model. [12], From December 1943 to May 1944, the squadron helped prepare for the invasion of the European continent by attacking submarine pens, naval installations, and cities in Germany; missile sites and ports in France; and airfields and marshaling yards in France, Belgium and Germany. Participated in numerous exercises and supported USAF as well as sister service, joint, and international training. It is assigned to Air Combat Command (ACC) to activate or inactivate as needed. In order to bring the 452d Wing to combat strength, skilled reservists and reservists who required 60 or fewer days training to qualify them as fully skilled assigned to the 448th Wing were transferred to the 452d Wing. AF/DOD info. It was last assigned to the 924th Tactical Airlift Group at Ellington Air Force Base, Texas where it was inactivated on 30 June 1976, when reserve flying operations at Ellington ended. 711TH SPECIAL OPERATIONS SQUADRON. ADC required the squadron be designed to augment active duty squadrons capable of performing air defense missions for an indefinite period after mobilization independently of its parent wing. World War II: Air Offensive, Europe; Normandy; Northern France; Rhineland; Ardennes-Alsace; Central Europe; Air Combat, EAME Theater. None (not manned), 1-25 May 1943; Lt Col Edward J. McRay Jr., 26 May 1943; Maj Donald S. Harris, 16 Mar 1945; Lt Col Robert D. Grandmontagne, 1 May 1945-unkn. [8] [16], The 711th redeployed to the United States during the summer 1945. It operates Lockheed C-130 Hercules aircraft in theater airlift missions as part of the Global War on Terrorism. [7], The squadron was first activated on 1 May 1943 at Ephrata Army Air Base, Washington as the 711th Bombardment Squadron, one of the four squadrons of the 447th Bombardment Group. AF SAPR info. In May 2013, the 711th Special Operations Squadron and 919th Maintenance Group transitioned from the MC-130E to the C-145A aircraft to support the AvFID and … Long Beach Muni Aprt, CA, 27 Jun 1949-21 Mar 1951. Redesignated as 711 Special Operations Squadron on 1 Jul 1975. 48 likes. The 744th Bombardment Squadron is an inactive United States Air Force unit. Panama 1989-1990. Reserve training, 1949-1951 and 1955-1957. The squadron was first activated during World War II as the 711th Bombardment Squadron. Gallant Unit Citation: 6 Oct 2001-1 Jul 2003. The 711th SOS is part of the 919th Special Operations Wing, the Air Force Reserve's only special operations wing. In accordance with Chapter 3 of AFI 84-105, commercial reproduction of this emblem is NOT permitted without the permission of the proponent organizational/unit commander. The 492 SOW is based at Hurlburt Field, Fla. with units also at Duke Field, Fla., Robins AFB, Ga., and Cannon AFB,, assigned to the 711th Special Operations Squadron as an MC-130E and C-145 pilot. Combat in European Theater of Operations (ETO), 24 Dec 1943-21 Apr 1945. [23] The squadron flew the F-80 until 1957, when it began converting to the North American F-86 Sabre. In 2013 it re-equipped with PZL C-145A Skytrucks and its mission became one of providing training and support for friendly nations. Southwest Asia: Liberation and Defense of Kuwait. Its primary mission is to assess, train, advise and assist foreign aviation forces in, Assignments. Most personnel were discharged at Camp Myles Standish after arrival at the port of Boston. It is an Air Force Reserve Command unit that is operationally gained by Air Force Special Operations Command if called to active duty. The 6th moved from Hurlburt Field to Duke Field in 2012, as the 711th transitioned from the MC-130E to the FID role, the two units jointly assuming the new mission. Redesignated as 711 Bombardment Squadron, Heavy on 20 Aug 1943. C-130, 1971-; AC-130, 1975-1995; MC-130E, 1995-. Its current status and duty location is undetermined. It is assigned to the 507th Operations Group at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, but performs its training mission under the direction of the 97th Air Mobility Wing of Air Education and Training Command. The 701st Airlift Squadron is part of the 315th Airlift Wing at Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina. The 711th Special Operations Squadron is part of the 919th Special Operations Wing at Duke Field, Florida. The squadron took over the North American T-28 Trojan aircraft of the 8709th, but soon re-equipped with Lockheed F-80 Shooting Stars. Its last assignment was with 482d Fighter-Bomber Group stationed at Dobbins Air Force Base, Georgia. Constituted as 711 Bombardment Squadron (Heavy) on 6 Apr 1943. He served as the chief navigator, chief of current operations and as chief of operations and training for the MC-130E active associate schoolhouse. It is assigned to Air Combat Command to activate or inactivate as needed. Iraq: Iraqi Transition; Iraqi National Resolution; Iraqi Sovereignty; Iraqi New Dawn. In late 1974 began training for special operations missions using AC-130 gunships. Commentaries Photos Art Video Units ... 711th SOS Frequently Asked Questions. It is an Air Force Reserve Command unit that is operationally gained by Air Force Special Operations Command if called to active duty. It was last assigned to the 447th Bombardment Group at Castle Air Force Base, California, where it was inactivated on 16 June 1951. It was last assigned to the 456th Bombardment Wing at Beale Air Force Base, California, and was inactivated on 30 September 1975, when its assets were transferred to another unit. Beginning 1 Oct 1997, provided flight portion of MC-130E Combat Talon I training for both AFSOC and AFRC. The squadron was first activated during World War II as the 711th Bombardment Squadron. 448 Bombardment Group, 27 Jun 1949-21 Mar 1951. T-7, 1949-1951; T-11, 1949-1951. Performed airlift of personnel and cargo, as well as airdropping U.S. Army paratroops during exercises and training, 1971-1974. [2], After September 2001, the 711th frequently deployed aircraft and personnel to Iraq and Afghanistan in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Ordered to active service on 17 Mar 1951. 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