13th Reconnaissance Squadron
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"13th Troop Carrier Squadron (Medium)" redirects here. For the 13th Troop Carrier Squadron of World War II, see 913th Air Refueling Squadron.
The 13th Reconnaissance Squadron is part of the 926th Wing at Beale Air Force Base, California. It operates RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned aircraft conducting reconnaissance and surveillance missions.
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13th Reconnaissance Squadron | |
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Active | 1942–1945; 1947–1949; 1952–1953; 1987–2000; 2005–present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force |
Role | Reconnaissance and Surveillance |
Part of | Air Force Reserve Command |
Garrison/HQ | Beale Air Force Base |
Nickname(s) | Lucky Thirteen |
Engagements | European Theater of Operations[1] |
Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award French Croix de Guerre with Palm[1] |
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13th Reconnaissance Squadron emblem[note 1][1] | |
13th Airlift Squadron emblem[note 2][2] | |
13th Military Airlift Squadron emblem[note 3][2] | |
13th Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron emblem [note 4][3] |
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