325th Weapons Squadron
The 325th Weapons Squadron is a United States Air Force unit assigned to the USAF Weapons School, stationed at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, it is a geographically separated unit of the 57th Wing at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. The mission of the squadron is to provide Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit instructional flying.
| 325th Weapons Squadron | |
|---|---|
B-2 Spirit | |
| Active | 1942–1946; 1946–1994; 1998—present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Type | Squadron |
| Role | Advanced B-2 Spirit Training |
| Part of | Air Combat Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri |
| Engagements | European Theater of Operations Korean War |
| Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation (2x) Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Device Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (13x) Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm |
| Battle honours | |
| Insignia | |
| 325th Weapons Squadron emblem | |
| World War II fuseage code | NV |
The squadron was first activated as the 325th Bombardment Squadron in March 1942. After participating in the antisubmarine campaign while training, it moved to the United Kingdom in August 1942, where it became a training unit for heavy bombers. From May 1943, it participated in the strategic bombing campaign against Germany. It earned two Distinguished Unit Citation for its actions. After V-E Day, it moved to France, performing airlift missions until it was inactivated in 1946.