| 504th Expeditionary Air Support Operations Group | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1966–1972, 2009–present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Army Air Forces |
| Role | Forward Air Control and Air Support Operations] |
| Part of | United States Air Forces Central |
| Garrison/HQ | Bagram Air Base |
| Decorations | PUC RVGC w/ Palm |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander |
Col. James Thomas |
The 504th Expeditionary Air Support Operations Group is an active United States Air Force unit. It was first activated in 1966 for service during the Vietnam War, and was reactivated in 2009 for service in Afghanistan.
In Vietnam the group provided combat ready aircraft and crews in support of air and ground operations in Southeast Asia (SEA); conducted visual reconnaissance and convoy escort; trained Air Liaison Officers (ALO) and Forward Air Controllers (FAC), 1966–1972. On reactivation in 2009 it began to provide air support, air liaison, and weather support for ground operations, 30 Mar 2009 to present.
From 2009 in Afghanistan the three squadrons of the group performed separate roles:[1]
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Presidential Unit Citations: 1 Aug 1968 – 31 Aug 1969; 1 Jan – 31 Dec 1970; 30 Jan – 31 Dec 1971. Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Crosses with Palm: 8 Dec 1966 – 15 Mar 1972; 8 Feb – 31 Mar 1971; 1 Apr 1971 – 9 Mar 1972.
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