819th RED HORSE Squadron | |
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Active | 1956–1962; 1966–1990; 1997–present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force |
Role | Civil Engineer |
Garrison/HQ | Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana |
Motto(s) | Lead, Follow, Or Get The Hell Out Of The Way |
Engagements | Vietnam War |
Decorations | Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Device Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Lt Col. Nathan R. Smith |
Insignia | |
819th RED HORSE Squadron emblem (approved 22 July 1966) |
The 819th RED HORSE Squadron is a unit of civil engineers based at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, who are responsible for heavy duty repairs around the world. Originally activated at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, the unit has been active and inactive at several different bases over the last 55 years. The unit was most recently activated as the first ever Air Force-Air National Guard RED HORSE associate unit at Malmstrom on 1 June 1997.[1] The unit is ready at all times to fully deploy to anywhere in the world and remain stationed for an indefinite amount of time. The squadron's most notable deployment was in Vietnam, where it received numerous awards for its work during the war.