36th Intelligence Squadron
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The 36th Intelligence Squadron is an active non-flying squadron, of the United States Air Force. It is assigned to the Air Force Targeting Center at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, where it has been stationed since 1990. The squadron has earned the Air Force Meritorious Unit Award, the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, and the Air Force Organizational Excellence Award while stationed at Langley.
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36th Intelligence Squadron | |
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Active | 1942–1946; 1990-Present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force |
Engagements | Southwest Pacific Theater[1] |
Decorations | Air Force Meritorious Unit Award Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Device Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Air Force Organizational Excellence Award Philippine Presidential Unit Citation[1] |
Insignia | |
36th Intelligence Squadron emblem | |
36th Photographic Mapping Squadron emblem (approved 7 March 1944)[1] |
During World War II the squadron served in the Pacific as the 36th Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron The squadron earned the Philippine Presidential Unit Citation for its combat operations during the Liberation of the Philippines in 1944–1945.