901ST SPEC OPS ACFT MAIN SQ

• Specialized Mission: The 901st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (901st SOAMXS) is responsible for maintaining specially modified aircraft for U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) missions, including infiltration, exfiltration, and resupply of special operations forces. • Location: The squadron is based at Hurlburt Field, Florida, a central hub for Air Force special operations activities. • Aircraft Expertise: The 901st SOAMXS is known for maintaining advanced aircraft such as the AC-130J Ghostrider gunship, an aircraft renowned for its close air support capabilities. • Round-the-Clock Operations: The squadron operates 24/7 to ensure mission readiness, often meeting tight timelines to support global special operations missions. • Combat Proven: Aircraft maintained by the 901st have supported countless real-world combat missions, including operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other theaters. • Technological Innovation: The squadron has been involved with fielding and maintaining some of the Air Force’s most advanced avionics, weapons systems, and defensive countermeasures. • Decorated Unit: Members of the 901st SOAMXS have received multiple awards for excellence in maintenance and mission support, both at the unit and individual level. • Rapid Deployments: Personnel are trained and equipped to deploy rapidly worldwide, often on short notice, to support special operations wherever needed. • Joint Operations: The 901st frequently works alongside Army, Navy, and allied special operations forces, reflecting the joint nature of modern warfare. • Heritage and Pride: The squadron heritage is built on a tradition of excellence, adaptability, and a “can do” spirit, upholding the motto of Air Force Special Operations Command: “Any Time, Any Place.”