1st Reconnaissance Squadron
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| Active | 5 March 1913 – present (111 years, 6 months) |
| Country |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Air Force |
| Role | Aerial reconnaissance |
| Size | Squadron |
| Part of | Air Combat Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Beale Air Force Base, California |
| Tail code | "BB" |
| Engagements |  Mexico 1916–1917  World War I – Western Front .png){kind=small} World War II – American Theater  World War II – Asiatic–Pacific Theater |
| Decorations |  Distinguished Unit Citation Presidential Unit Citation  Air Force Meritorious Unit Award  Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Device Air Force Outstanding Unit Award |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Benjamin Delahauf Foulois |
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| 1st Reconnaissance Squadron emblem |  |
| 100-year anniversary emblem |  |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Reconnaissance | |
| Trainer | |
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The 1st Reconnaissance Squadron is a United States Air Force squadron, assigned to the 9th Operations Group, Beale Air Force Base, California.
The 1st Reconnaissance Squadron is the United States military's oldest flying unit, first established on 5 March 1913. The squadron has maintained an unbroken heritage of over a century from its founding. Originally organized in anticipation of a potential breach in security along the border between the United States and Mexico, General John J. Pershing directed the 1st Aero Squadron to become the first tactical aviation unit to participate in American military action.[1] The 1st RS has flown 47 different aircraft while being stationed worldwide at 52 locations, including 4 stints at sea.[2]
Since 1922 the 1st Squadron has been associated with the 9th Bomb Group and the USAF 9th Reconnaissance Wing, where it continues to be an active flying training unit operating the Lockheed U-2 and the RQ-4 Global Hawk surveillance aircraft.[3]
- ^ "The Birth of the United States Air Force". U.S. Air Force Historical Research Agency. 9 January 2008. Archived from the original on 30 November 2016. Retrieved 30 November 2016.
- ^ Nickel, Shawn (12 March 2013). "Oldest U.S. military flying unit celebrates centennial". 9th Reconnaissance Wing Public Affairs. Retrieved 30 November 2016.
- ^ Haulman, Daniel (21 October 2016). "1 Reconnaissance Squadron (ACC)". U.S. Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 30 November 2016.