23rd Bomb Squadron
| 23rd Bomb Squadron | |
|---|---|
B-52H 23rd Bomb Squadron landing at Minot AFB | |
| Active | 1917–1919; 1921–1947; 1947–present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Role | Strategic bombing |
| Part of | Global Strike Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Minot Air Force Base |
| Nickname(s) | Barons |
| Colors | Red/yellow |
| Engagements | World War I Southwest Pacific Theater |
| Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation Navy Presidential Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Device Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Philippine Presidential Unit Citation |
| Insignia | |
| 23rd Bomb Squadron emblem | |
| 23rd Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron emblem | |
The 23rd Bomb Squadron is a United States Air Force unit, assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing. It is stationed at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. The mission of the squadron is to fly the Boeing B-52H Stratofortress strategic bomber. The men and women of the "Bomber Barons" stand ready to project global power on a daily basis in both conventional and nuclear warfare.
The squadron is one of the oldest in the United States Air Force, dating to 16 June 1917, when it was organized at Kelly Field, Texas. It deployed to England as part of the American Expeditionary Forces, being engaged as an aircraft repair squadron during World War I. The squadron saw combat during World War II, and became part of the Strategic Air Command (SAC) during the Cold War.