301st Intelligence Squadron
The United States Air Force's 301st Intelligence Squadron is an intelligence unit located at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.
| 301st Intelligence Squadron | |
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301st Intelligence Squadron officer assists with tsunami cleanup | |
| Active | 1942–1955; 1978–present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Role | Military intelligence |
| Garrison/HQ | Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska |
| Engagements | Southwest Pacific Theater |
| Decorations | Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Air Force Meritorious Unit Award Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Philippine Presidential Unit Citation |
| Insignia | |
| 301st Intelligence Squadron emblem (Approved 5 February 1982) | |
| 1st Radio Squadron, Mobile emblem | |
| 6920th Electronic Security Group emblem | |
The squadron's first predecessor was organized in 1942 as the 138th Signal Radio Intelligence Company, a signals intelligence unit. The company served in the Southwest Pacific Theater during World War II, then moved to Japan to join the occupation forces. Redesignated 1st Radio Squadron, Mobile in 1946, the unit transferred from the United States Army to the United States Air Force in 1949 and served in Japan until inactivation in May 1955.
The squadron's other predecessor was organized at Misawa Air Base, Japan in 1978 as the 6920th Security Squadron. In October 1993, the two units were consolidated as the 301st. It continued to serve at Misawa until June 2014, when it moved to its present location.