111th Space Operations Squadron

Arizona Air National Guard unit From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The United States Air Force's 111th Space Operations Squadron is an Air National Guard space communications unit located at Sky Harbor International Airport, Arizona. The squadron is the military's first unit to operate free-floating balloons in the near space environment.[3]

Active2003 – present
Country United States
Allegiance Arizona
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111th Space Operations Squadron
111th Space Operations Squadron emblem
Active2003 – present
Country United States
Allegiance Arizona
Branch  Air National Guard
RoleSpace operations
Size27
Part ofArizona Air National Guard
Garrison/HQSky Harbor International Airport, Arizona[1]
MottoEyes of the Eagle
Commanders
Current
commander
Lt Col Patty Tuttle[2]
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Previous designations

  • 111th Space Operations Squadron (2003 – present)
  • Det 2, Arizona Air National Guard (???)[4]

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Bases stationed

Sky Harbor International Airport, Arizona (2003 – present)

Equipment Operated

Combat SkySat balloons (2003 – present)[6][7]

References

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