24th Special Operations Wing
| 24th Special Operations Wing | |
|---|---|
24th Special Operations Wing emblem | |
| Active | 1942–1944; 1946–1948; 1967–1987; 1989–1991; 1992–1999; 2012–2025 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Role | Special operations |
| Garrison/HQ | Hurlburt Field |
| Motto | Los Professionales (Spanish for 'The Professionals') |
| Engagements | War in Afghanistan |
| Decorations | Air Force Outstanding Unit Award |
| Insignia | |
| 24th Composite Wing emblem | |
The 24th Special Operations Wing was a tactical air/ground integration force of the United States Air Force that was activated on 12 June 2012 and which was deactivated on 16 May 2025. Its headquarters was at Hurlburt Field, Florida and it had component groups located in North Carolina, Georgia and Washington. It was the third special operations wing in Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC).
The 24th Wing was previously assigned to Twelfth Air Force, stationed at Howard Air Force Base, Panama. It was inactivated on 1 November 1999. The inactivation of the 24th Wing and the closure of Howard Air Force Base ended an 82-year United States Air Force presence in Panama, which began with the formation of the 7th Aero Squadron on 29 March 1917.