13th Reconnaissance 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.

13th Reconnaissance Squadron
13th Reconnaissance Squadron RQ-4 Global Hawk
Active1942–1945; 1947–1949; 1952–1953; 1987–2000; 2005–present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
RoleReconnaissance and Surveillance
Part ofAir Force Reserve Command
Garrison/HQBeale Air Force Base
Nickname(s)Lucky Thirteen
EngagementsEuropean Theater of Operations
DecorationsDistinguished Unit Citation
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
French Croix de Guerre with Palm
Insignia
13th Reconnaissance Squadron emblem
13th Airlift Squadron emblem
13th Military Airlift Squadron emblem
13th Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron emblem
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