The 817th Expeditionary Air Support Operations Squadron is a tactical air operations unit within the United States Air Force (USAF). It was established to provide command and control of air support for joint and coalition forces during expeditionary missions. This squadron operates primarily from forward-deployed locations, coordinating close air support, air interdiction, and battlefield surveillance efforts. The unit’s aircraft can include attack platforms such as the A-10 Thunderbolt II and F-16 Fighting Falcon, as well as reconnaissance assets like the RQ-4 Global Hawk or MQ-9 Reaper. Personnel under its command are responsible for mission planning, execution, and liaison with ground forces to ensure effective use of air power in support of operational objectives. The 817th EASOS is an essential element of the USAF’s flexible response capabilities and is regularly deployed on short notice to meet various global contingencies.