43rd Intelligence Squadron AFSOC Cannon AFB, NM

The 43d Intelligence Squadron was activated on 1 November 2011 by Special Order to support the growing Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance requirements of special operations forces at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico.  The 43d traces its heritage through the SILENT SHIELD enterprise which was established after the loss of a Ranger during Operation JUST CAUSE and “Born Under Fire” in combat on the eve of Operation DESERT STORM when Air Force Special Operations Command and Electronic Security Command teamed to place specialized equipment and a linguist-operator on COMBAT TALON aircraft to provide immediate and valuable tactical information to aircrews.  Today, the air commandos of the 43d fly on every manned AFSOC airframe to provide direct threat warningand enhanced situational awareness as well as precision geo-location and targeting support to joint special operations forces in the air and on the ground.  The 43d Intelligence Squadron’s motto “Ventores et Vindices Taciti”, “Silent Hunters and Protectors” is reflective of the squadron’s task to hunt our nation’s adversaries and protect our forces from those who would do them harm. See more.