| 111th Space Operations Squadron | |
|---|---|
111th Space Operations Squadron emblem | |
| Active | 2003 – present |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | |
| Branch | |
| Type | Space Operations |
| Role | Communications |
| Size | 27 |
| Part of | Air Force Space Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Sky Harbor International Airport,Arizona[1] |
| Motto | EYES OF THE EAGLE |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Lt Col Patty Tuttle[2] |
TheUnited States Air Force's111th Space Operations Squadron (111 SOPS) is anAir National Guard space communications unit located atSky Harbor International Airport,Arizona. 111 SOPS is the military's first unit to operate free-floating balloons in thenear space environment.[3]
Sky Harbor International Airport,Arizona (2003 – present)
Combat SkySat balloons (2003 – present)[6][7]