34th Bomb Squadron
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This article is about the 34th Pursuit Squadron of 1931-1935. For the 34th Pursuit Squadron of 1939-1946, see 34th Pursuit Squadron.
The 34th Bomb Squadron is part of the 28th Bomb Wing at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota. It operates Rockwell B-1 Lancer aircraft providing strategic bombing capability.
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34th Bomb Squadron | |
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Active | 1917–1919; 1931–1945; 1947–1948; 1952–1958; 1962–1976; 1992–present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force |
Role | Strategic Bombing |
Part of | Global Strike Command |
Garrison/HQ | Ellsworth Air Force Base |
Nickname(s) | Original Thunderbirds World Famous Thunderbirds (Doolittle's Raiders)[citation needed] |
Colors | Red, Black |
Mascot(s) | T-Bird |
Engagements | World War I World War II Doolittle Raid Korean War Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Iraqi Freedom Operation Odyssey Dawn Operation Freedom's Sentinel Operation Inherent Resolve[1] |
Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award French Croix de Guerre with Palm Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation[1] |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Ira Eaker[1] |
Insignia | |
34th Bomb Squadron emblem[lower-alpha 1][1] |
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