23rd Flying Training Squadron

23d Flying Training Squadron
Squadron student pilots practice landing TH-1H helicopters during formation-flight patterns
Active1941–1944; 1944–1946; 1956–1958; 1966–1975; 1975–1991; 1994–present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
RoleFlying Training
Part ofAir Education and Training Command
EngagementsAmerican Theater Antisubmarine Campaign
Vietnam War
Desert Storm
DecorationsPresidential Unit Citation
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Device
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm
Insignia
23d Flying Training Squadron emblem (approved 15 November 1994)
Patch with 23d Tactical Air Support Squadron emblem (TAC era)
23d Tactical Air Support Squadron patch (PACAF era)
23d Helicopter Squadron emblem
76th Bombardment Squadron emblem (approved 24 February 1943)

The 23rd Flying Training Squadron is a unit of the United States Air Force, currently assigned to 58th Operations Group performing helicopter training at Fort Rucker, Alabama.