274TH AIR SUPPORT OPERATIONS SQUADRON

The 274th Air Support Operations Squadron (ASOS) is a unit of the New York Air National Guard, with a distinguished history dating back to its origins in World War II. Initially activated as the 313th Signal Company, it was redesignated and reorganized over the decades to fulfill evolving command and control needs for air support. The 274th ASOS specializes in providing Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) personnel to coordinate close air support for Army ground units during combat operations. The squadron has supported numerous operations both domestically and overseas, including deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq, playing a vital role in integrating air power with ground maneuver forces.