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About 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.

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Anthony Viglietta

U.S. Air Force

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Gazmend Mersini

U.S. Air Force

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U.S. Air Force • 1976

stationed at johnson air force base in japan

U.S. Air Force • 1949

About 274TH AIR SUPPORT OPERATIONS SQUADRON

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• Origins and Activation: The 274th Air Support Operations Squadron (ASOS) was originally constituted as the 274th Fighter Squadron during World War II, and later re-designated to fulfill its current mission supporting tactical air operations. • Mission Role: The 274th ASOS provides Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) specialists and Air Liaison Officers who coordinate close air support for Army units, enhancing joint operations effectiveness. • New York Air National Guard: The squadron is a part of the New York Air National Guard and is based at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base in Syracuse, New York. • Combat Deployments: Members of the 274th ASOS have been deployed to various theaters, including Iraq and Afghanistan, supporting Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. • Disaster Response: The 274th ASOS has participated in domestic operations, including providing critical communications and air support coordination during natural disasters within the United States. • Specialized Training: The squadron’s Tactical Air Control Party Airmen undergo rigorous physical and technical training, including survival, evasion, and advanced communications courses. • Joint Operations: The squadron regularly trains and operates alongside U.S. Army units, especially the 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum, enhancing joint force integration. • Call Sign "Syracuse": The unit is commonly referred to by the call sign "Syracuse" in radio communications and operational contexts. • Unit Motto: The 274th ASOS’s unofficial motto, “First In, Last Out,” reflects its commitment to supporting ground forces from the start to the end of operations. • Recognition and Awards: The squadron and its members have received numerous awards for valor and excellence, including Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards and individual commendations for actions in combat.