The 124th Air Support Operations Squadron is a component of the U.S. Air Force. Its primary function involves providing joint and combined air and space power for operational commanders to achieve mission objectives. This squadron plays a crucial role in coordinating and controlling close air support, combat search and rescue, tactical airlift, and air interdiction missions. The unit is stationed at Fort Worth’s Joint Reserve Base in Texas and falls under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Air Force Reserve Command. The squadron’s aircraft include the A-10 Thunderbolt II and the MC-12 Liberty, used for close air support, reconnaissance, and intelligence gathering. Its mission is vital to the success of military operations, enabling tactical forces on the ground by controlling the use of aerial assets.