The 9th Special Operations Squadron (9 SOS) is part of the 1st Special Operations Wing (1 SOW) at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The squadron operates MC-130P Combat Shadow aircraft in support of special operations. The 9th SOS specializes in the use of night vision goggles and close interval formation tactics to refuel large helicopter formations. It is unique among 1 SOW squadrons in that it is physically located at Eglin AFB proper versus nearby Hurlburt Field.
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