The Ocean Air Support Squadron is an all volunteer association of people dedicated to aviation, public safety and homeland security. The Squadron's primary mission is flying aerial surveillance missions along the coastline and inland way points of Ocean county, NJ. The Ocean Air Support Squadron conducts Sunset Patrol flights between May and September in support of the Ocean County Sheriff's Department, Emergency Services Unit and the United States Coast Guard by monitoring major road and traffic conditions, locating boaters in distress, identifying and tracking pollution sources, and assisting in search and rescue operations.