27th TASS

The 27th Tactical Air Support Squadron (27th TASS) was a unit of the United States Air Force with a distinguished history in providing forward air control and tactical air support. Activated during the Vietnam War, the squadron played a pivotal role in coordinating close air support missions and directing air strikes to assist ground forces, often flying the OV-10 Bronco and O-2 Skymaster aircraft. The 27th TASS operated primarily in Southeast Asia, where its pilots faced significant risks while marking enemy positions and relaying critical battlefield information. After the war, the unit continued to serve in various capacities before eventual inactivation, leaving a legacy of valor and precision in aerial support operations.