"Shadow" the Squadron Mascot. Notice he is wearing "Dog Tags" as required by regulation

Note: History of the unit in SEA only is given.

17th

Special Operations Squadron

Lineage

17th Special Operations Squadron (constituted on 11 Apr 1969; activated on 1 Jun 1969; inactivated on 30 Sep 1971).

Assignments

14th Special Operations Wing, 1 Jun 1969–30 Sep 1971.

Stations

Nha Trang AB, South Vietnam, 1 Jun 1969; Phan Rang AB, South Vietnam, 15 Aug 1969–30 Sep 1971.

Aircraft

AC–119, 1969–1971

Operations

Combat in Southeast Asia, 1 Jun 1969–30 Sep 1971.

Honors

Vietnam: TET 69/Counteroffensive; Vietnam Summer-Fall, 1969; Vietnam Winter-Spring, 1970; Sanctuary Counteroffensive; Southwest Monsoon; Commando Hunt V; Commando Hunt VI.

Decorations. Presidential Unit Citation: Southeast Asia, 1–30 Jun 1969. Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Device: 1 Jul 1970–30 Jun 1971. Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm: 1 Jun 1969–30 Sep 1971.

Tail Code:

Aircraft: AC-119

Vietnam Service: 6/69 - 09/71

Mig Kills: 0

Famous "Flying United" Nose Art

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