6th special operations sq

The 6th Special Operations Squadron (6th SOS) is a unit of the United States Air Force, currently assigned to the 492d Special Operations Wing at Duke Field, Florida. Originally constituted as the 6th Fighter Squadron in 1944, the unit saw action in World War II before being inactivated and later redesignated for special operations roles. Reactivated in 1994 in its current form, the 6th SOS specializes in training and equipping foreign military forces for irregular warfare, advising partner nations, and supporting unconventional warfare missions worldwide. The squadron’s unique mission set makes it a key component of U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command’s efforts to build allied capabilities and strengthen global security partnerships.