99th Surgical Operations Squadron (U.S. Air Force) Black Coffee Mug

The 99th Surgical Operations Squadron (SOS) is a specialized unit within the United States Air Force that primarily focuses on providing surgical care to wounded service members and allies during combat operations or humanitarian missions. Established in 1943, the squadron has played crucial roles in numerous conflicts, including World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam War, Operation Desert Storm, and the ongoing War in Afghanistan. Comprising a team of highly skilled medical professionals, the 99th SOS provides emergency surgery, trauma care, critical care, anesthesia, and various other surgical services when traditional hospital systems are compromised or unavailable. The squadron's mission is to save lives and minimize casualties on the battlefield by providing rapid, effective medical intervention. The 99th SOS operates under the Air Force Surgery Service of the Air Combat Command. Throughout its history, it has been deployed globally, demonstrating a commitment to delivering exceptional care in challenging and often dangerous environments.