352th SOW

• Origins: The 352nd Special Operations Wing (SOW) traces its lineage to the 2nd Air Commando Group, which was activated during World War II in India in 1944. • European Focus: The 352nd SOW is the primary Air Force special operations unit for U.S. European Command (EUCOM), based at RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom. • Aircraft Operated: The wing operates MC-130J Commando II and CV-22B Osprey aircraft, specializing in infiltration, exfiltration, and resupply of special operations forces. • Transition to SOW: The unit was redesignated as the 352nd Special Operations Wing in March 2015; previously, it was the 352nd Special Operations Group (SOG). • Operation Desert Storm: Members of the 352nd participated in Operation Desert Storm, supporting special operations in Iraq and Kuwait in 1991. • Humanitarian Missions: The unit has conducted numerous humanitarian missions, including disaster relief in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and earthquake response in Turkey. • Multinational Training: The 352nd SOW regularly participates in joint training exercises with NATO allies, enhancing interoperability and readiness for coalition operations. • Combat Search and Rescue: The wing plays a key role in combat search and rescue (CSAR), often working closely with other U.S. and allied special operations forces. • Low-Profile Operations: The unit specializes in low-visibility, clandestine operations, including night-time and adverse weather missions deep in hostile territory. • Decorated History: The 352nd SOW and its predecessor units have earned multiple Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards and citations for valor in combat and excellence in mission accomplishment.