The 9th Air Support Operations Squadron is a unit within the United States Air Force (USAF) that provides critical air support coordination to ground forces. Located at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, this squadron plays an essential role in facilitating close-air-support missions, air interdiction operations, and other combat support activities. The squadron's main function is to provide real-time battlefield air support to joint and coalition forces, ensuring effective and efficient utilization of USAF assets during military operations. The 9th Air Support Operations Squadron's primary mission is to coordinate the integration of tactical airpower with ground forces in order to achieve their objectives.