2nd Air Support Operations Squadron
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![]() An airman from the 2nd ASOS crossing the Tigris in 2004 | |
Active | 1942–1945 1996–present |
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Type | Combat Support |
Role | Air Support Operations |
Part of | United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa |
Garrison/HQ | Vilseck, Germany |
Motto(s) | Strike with Fury |
Engagements | Mediterranean Theater of Operations Iraq War[1] |
Decorations | Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Device Air Force Outstanding Unit Award[1] |
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2nd Air Support Operations Squadron emblem (approved 26 April 2000)[1] |
The United States Air Force's 2nd Air Support Operations Squadron (2 ASOS) is a combat support unit located in Vilseck, Germany. The squadron provides tactical command and control of airpower assets to the Joint Forces Air Component Commander and Joint Forces Land Component Commander for combat operations.
The 2nd Air Support Operations Squadron trains, equips, and maintains mission-ready air liaison, terminal attack control, and weather observation and forecasting elements to support the commanders of US Army units, such as the 2nd Cavalry Regiment.