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inoperable. Three days later, the wing attacked the Chosan irrigation dam with similar results. The Far East Air Forces commander later credited the 58 FBW by stating the destruction of the Toksan and Chosan irrigation dams resulted in the enemy coming to the truce talks in earnest. On 27 July 1953
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The wing operates eight different weapon systems: UH-1N, TH-1H, HH-60G, HH-60W, HC-130J, MC-130J, and CV-22 totaling more than 60 assigned aircraft. The wing teaches more than 100 courses in 18 different crew positions including pilot, combat systems officer, flight engineer, communications system
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The unit also provides people and airlift needed in response to crises around the world and assists civilian authorities in regional rescues. Supporting the 58th SOW training mission are approximately 1,250 military and civilian personnel administering over 90 training systems courses in 18
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The 58 SOW serves as the premier training site for Air Force special operations and combat search and rescue aircrews. The wing provides undergraduate, graduate and refresher aircrew training for special operations, rescue, missile site support and distinguished visitor airlift helicopter,
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These missions were not easy and they came at a cost. By the end of
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missions as well. Additionally, the wing trained for missile site support and airlift for distinguished visitors. At the same time the wing continued to deploy personnel worldwide for contingency and combat operations.
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operator, loadmaster and special mission aviator. Additionally, the wing responds to worldwide contingencies and provides search and rescue support to the local community.
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missions in as well as attacking special strategic targets such as military schools, dams, and port facilities. Having entered the war with slow, short-ranged
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505:58th Maintenance Operations Squadron (58 MOS)
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508:58th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (58 AMXS)
263:Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
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324:58th Special Operations Wing (58 SOW)
259:Philippine Presidential Unit Citation
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303:58th Special Operations Wing emblem
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1099:: 1 April 1994 – 29 September 2016
1080:: 18 January 1970 – 1 January 1981
1074:: 15 October 1969 – 22 August 1979
1068:: 15 October 1969 – 1 October 1976
1044:: 1 October 1984 – 18 January 1991
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