68th Missile Squadron
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The 68th Missile Squadron is an inactive United States Air Force unit. It was last assigned to the 44th Operations Group, stationed at Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota.
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68th Missile Squadron | |
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Active | 1940-1946; 1947-1948; 1951-1960; 1962-1994 |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force |
Type | Squadron |
Role | Intercontinental ballistic missile |
Engagements | World War II (American Campaign) (EAME Theater)[1] |
Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation (2x) [1] Air Force Outstanding Unit Award |
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68th Missile Squadron emblem | |
Patch with 68th Bombardment Squadron emblem[note 1][1] | |
68th Bombardment Squadron emblem (World War II)[2][note 2] |
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The 68th was equipped with the LGM-30F Minuteman II intercontinental ballistic missile, with a mission of nuclear deterrence. With the end of the Cold War, the 68th was inactivated on 5 July 1994.