13th Reconnaissance Squadron
| 13th Reconnaissance Squadron | |
|---|---|
13th Reconnaissance Squadron RQ-4 Global Hawk | |
| Active | 1942–1945; 1947–1949; 1952–1953; 1987–2000; 2005–present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Role | Reconnaissance and Surveillance |
| Part of | Air Force Reserve Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Beale Air Force Base |
| Nickname(s) | Lucky Thirteen |
| Engagements | European Theater of Operations |
| Decorations | Distinguished 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 | |
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.