550th Special Operations Squadron, US Air Force

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550TH SPECIAL OPERATIONS SQUADRON, US AIR FORCE

History: Designated as 1550 Flying Training Squadron, and activated, on 1 April 1971. Redesignated as: 550 Flying Training Squadron on 1 October 1991; 550 Special Operations Squadron on 1 April 1994. Developed, conducted, and monitored helicopter flying training, 1971-1987, in addition to search and rescue missions, 1976-1987. Trained special operations and combat rescue aircrew members, 1987-.

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Origin/meaning

The Emblem was approved on 22 May 1984; modified on 25 November 1987.

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