93rd Bomb Squadron

The 93rd Bomb Squadron, sometimes written as 93d Bomb Squadron, is a squadron of the United States Air Force Reserve. It is assigned to the 307th Operations Group of Air Force Reserve Command, stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. The squadron is equipped with the Boeing B-52H Stratofortress, and is the Air Force's B-52 Formal Training Unit (F.T.U.).

93rd Bomb Squadron
93rd Bomb Squadron B-52H Stratofortress
Active1917–1919; 1935–1936; 1939–1944; 1944–1963; 1993–present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
TypeSquadron
RoleBombardment
Part ofAir Force Reserve Command
Garrison/HQBarksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana
Nickname(s)Indian Outlaws
Engagements

  • World War I

  • World War II – Asia-Pacific Theater

  • Korean War
Decorations

  • Distinguished Unit Citation (9x)

  • Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (2x)

  • Philippine Presidential Unit Citation

  • Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Insignia
93rd Bomb Squadron emblem
93rd Bombardment Squadron emblem (approved 24 April 1942)
93rd Aero Squadron fuselage marking (approved by AEF 18 November 1918)
Tail CodeBD

It is one of two reserve bomber squadrons in the United States Air Force. The 93rd is one of the oldest and most decorated units in the United States Air Force.

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