The 859th Special Operations Squadron is a reserve unit of the United States Air Force. It was first activated in October 1942 as the 517th Bombardment Squadron, when the Army Air Forces replaced National Guard observation units that had been mobilized and were performing antisubmarine patrols off the Atlantic coastline.

2016年4月5日 · With the activation of the 859th SOS, the Air Force Reserve will provide unmatched mobility, logistical and medical support on behalf of joint special operations forces in five theaters around the globe.

2024年4月8日 · Aviators and aircraft maintainers who support the C-146A Wolfhound mission celebrated a major milestone April 5, 2024, surpassing 200,000 flying hours while meeting Air Force Special Operations Command’s global mobility requirements.

The 919th Special Operations Medical Squadron and 859th Special Operations Squadron both gained new commanders during the January unit training assembly. Flight surgeons are the primary military medical care providers for flight crew.

The 859th Special Operations Squadron was stood up during an activation and assumption of command ceremony at Duke Field, Fla., April 1. The Reserve squadron will take on the special operations non-standard aviation mission along with its active-duty counterpart, the 524th SOS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jasmin Taylor)

2022年11月11日 · 859th SOS, TFI partners reach milestone in Wolfhound . Aviators from the 859th and 524th Special Operations Squadrons achieved 200,000 flying hours in the C-146A Wolfhound.

2016年4月6日 · A new Air Force unit specializing in infiltrating and resupplying special operations forces during clandestine missions around the world has been activated at Duke Field outside Crestview, Fla. The 859th Special Operations Squadron, formerly a detachment unit of the 919th Special Operations Wing

The 859th Special Operations Squadron is a reserve unit of the United States Air Force. It was first activated in October 1942 as the 517th Bombardment Squadron, when the Army Air Forces replaced National Guard observation units that had been mobilized and were performing antisubmarine patrols off the Atlantic coastline.

2021年1月9日 · Team Eglin Honor Guard members prepare to present the colors during the 859th Special Operations Squadron change of command ceremony at Duke Field, Florida, Jan. 9, 2021. Lt. Col. Brendon...

2016年4月5日 · With the activation of the 859th SOS, the Air Force Reserve will provide unmatched mobility, logistical and medical support on behalf of joint special operations forces in five theaters around the globe.