9th Bomb Squadron
The 9th Bomb Squadron is a squadron of the United States Air Force. It is assigned to the 7th Operations Group, Global Strike Command, stationed at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The squadron is equipped with the Rockwell B-1B Lancer bomber.
| 9th Bomb Squadron | |
|---|---|
9th Bomb Squadron B-1B Lancer | |
| Active | 1917–1922; 1931–1946; 1946–1968; 1969–1992; 1993–present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Type | Squadron |
| Role | Strategic Bombing Close Air Support Air Interdiction |
| Part of | Global Strike Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Dyess Air Force Base |
| Nickname(s) | Bats |
| Tail Flash | "DY", Black tail stripe with white bat silhouette |
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| Insignia | |
| 9th Bomb Squadron emblem (approved 26 July 1932) | |
| 9th Aero Squadron emblem (approved by AEF 18 November 1918) | |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Bomber | B-1B Lancer |
Formed in June 1917, the 9th is one of the oldest squadrons in the Air Force. During World War I, the squadron was the first American night reconnaissance squadron to be organized. Later, it served with the Army Air Service and Army Air Corps in the Inter-War period and then served in Australia, Egypt and India during World War II. A part of Strategic Air Command during the Cold War, today the squadron is engaged as part of the Global War on Terrorism.
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