534th Training Squadron
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The 534th Training Squadron is an inactive United States Air Force unit. It was last assigned to the 381st Training Group at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, where it conducted qualification training for airmen in satellite control operations and maintenance.
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534th Training Squadron | |
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Active | 1942–1945; 1947–1949; 1994–2003 |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force |
Role | Satellite control training |
Engagements | European Theater of Operations |
Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award |
Insignia | |
534th Training Squadron emblem (c. 2000) | |
534th Training Squadron emblem (c. 1995) | |
534th Training Squadron emblem (1994) | |
534th Bombardment Squadron emblem[lower-alpha 2][1] | |
World War II fuselage code[2] | GD |
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During World War II, the squadron engaged in combat in the European Theater of Operations as the 534th Bombardment Squadron, earning two Distinguished Unit Citations. It was inactivated after V-E Day, but was active in the reserve from 1947 to 1949, although it is not clear whether it was fully equipped or manned.