22nd Attack Squadron

The 22nd Attack Squadron is a United States Air Force unit assigned to the 432d Wing Air Combat Command at Creech Air Force Base near Indian Springs, Nevada. It flies General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper Unmanned aerial vehicles.

22d Attack Squadron
Active1941–1943; 1965–1988; 1988–1991; 2012–present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
RoleUnmanned aerial vehicle operation
Part ofAir Combat Command
EngagementsEuropean Theater of Operations
Vietnam War
DecorationsPresidential Unit Citation
Air Force Meritorious Unit Award
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Device
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm
Vietnam First Class Civil Actions Medal With Palm
Insignia
22d Reconnaissance Sq emblem
22d Tactical Air Support Training Squadron emblem
22d Tactical Air Support Squadron emblem (1987)
Patch with 22d Tactical Air Support Squadron emblem (Early)
Patch with 46th Bombardment Squadron emblem
See 46th Bomb Squadron for the Strategic Air Command squadron

It has been in active service on five occasions, and saw combat service in the early years of World War II and in the Vietnam War.

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