8th Weapons Squadron
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The 8th Weapons Squadron is a non-flying United States Air Force unit, assigned to the USAF Weapons School at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
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8th Weapons Squadron | |
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Active | 1942–1944; 1944–1946; 1949–1952; 1952; 1969–1971; 1972–1996; 2003–present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force |
Type | Squadron |
Role | Advanced Airborne Command and Control Training |
Part of | Air Combat Command |
Garrison/HQ | Nellis AFB, Nevada |
Engagements | World War II (Asia-Pacific Theater) 1991 Gulf War (Defense of Saudi Arabia; Liberation of Kuwait)[1] |
Decorations | Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (10x) Philippine Presidential Unit Citation[1] |
Insignia | |
8th Weapons Squadron emblem (approved 30 May 1973)[1] |
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The squadron inherited the lineage of the 8th Airborne Command and Control Squadron which was raised as the 8th Combat Cargo Squadron which flew Curtiss C-46 Commandos and Douglas C-47 Skytrains in the CBI Theater during World War 2. The 8th Airborne Command and Control Squadron flew the EC-135 to provide airborne command and control for deploying fighter squadrons over the Atlantic Ocean, and supporting the movement of key Air Combat Command leadership.