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12th Missile Squadron
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The 12th Missile Squadron is a United States Air Force unit. It is assigned to the 341st Operations Group, stationed at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana. The squadron is equipped with the LGM-30G Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile, with a mission of nuclear deterrence.
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12th Missile Squadron | |
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![]() LGM-30G Minuteman III test launch at Vandenberg AFB, California | |
Active | 1940–1944; 1947–1949; 1955–1961; 1961–present |
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Type | Squadron |
Role | Intercontinental ballistic missile |
Part of | Air Force Global Strike Command |
Garrison/HQ | Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana |
Engagements | World War II (Antisubmarine Campaign) |
Decorations | Air Force Outstanding Unit Award |
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12th Strategic Missile Squadron emblem[note 1][1] | ![]() |
Patch with 12th Bombardment Squadron emblem (Approved 5 August 1957)[2] | ![]() |
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