79th Air Refueling Squadron
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The 79th Air Refueling Squadron is a United States Air Force Reserve squadron, assigned to the 349th Operations Group, stationed at Travis Air Force Base, California.
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79th Air Refueling Squadron | |
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Active | 1943–1945; 1948–1951; 1955–1958; 1966–1978; 1982–present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force |
Role | Air refueling |
Part of | Air Force Reserve Command |
Garrison/HQ | Travis Air Force Base |
Motto(s) | Deterrence in Vigilance (1971–1978) Excellence in Reserve (1996–2017) In Hunterus Awesomess (2017–present) |
Engagements | Operation Overlord Operation Dragoon Operation Market Garden Operation Varsity[1] |
Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm[1] |
Insignia | |
79th Air Refueling Squadron emblem (Approved 29 July 1996)[1] | |
79th Airborne Early Warning & Control Squadron emblem |
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