The 550th Special Operations Squadron (SOS) is a unit under the Air Education and Training Command (AETC) of the United States Air Force (USAF). The squadron’s primary role is to provide specialized training for airborne operations, primarily focused on Combat Rescue Officers and Pararescuemen. These personnel are trained in various skills such as para-jumping, combat medicine, scuba diving, and tactical vehicle handling. The 550th SOS operates primarily from Hurlburt Field, Florida. This unit’s mission is integral to the USAF’s special operations capabilities, contributing significantly to humanitarian, peacekeeping, and warfighting efforts globally.