69th Bomb Squadron
The 69th Bomb Squadron is an active United States Air Force unit. After being inactivated on 31 December 1993, it was reactivated on 3 September 2009 at Minot Air Force Base, and assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing. The squadron operates Boeing B-52H Stratofortress aircraft.
| 69th Bomb Squadron | |
|---|---|
Squadron B-52H Stratofortress | |
| Active | 1940-1946; 1953-1993; 2009-present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Type | Squadron |
| Role | Strategic bomber |
| Part of | Air Force Global Strike Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Minot Air Force Base |
| Nickname(s) | Knighthawks |
| Motto(s) | We Make Knightmares |
| Colors | Gray & Yellow |
| Mascot(s) | Nighthawk |
| Engagements | Operation Inherent Resolve Operation Freedom Sentinel Southwest Pacific Theater |
| Decorations | Presidential Unit Citation
Meritorious Unit Award Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Philippine Presidential Unit Citation |
| Insignia | |
| 69th Bombardment Squadron emblem | |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Bomber | B-52H Stratofortress |
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