314th Air Refueling Squadron

314th Air Refueling Squadron
KC-135R as flown by the squadron
Active1943–1946 1949–1951 1952–2009; 2016–present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
RoleAir refueling
Part ofAir Force Reserve Command
Garrison/HQBeale Air Force Base
Motto(s)Strength and Persistence
Mascot(s)Pegasus Burro ("PegBur")[1]
EngagementsEuropean Theater of Operations
Operation Noble Anvil
Desert Storm[2]
DecorationsAir Force Outstanding Unit Award
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm[2]
Insignia
314th Air Refueling Squadron emblem (approved 28 September 1961)[2]

The 314th Air Refueling Squadron is an active United States Air Force unit within the Air Force Reserve Command. It is currently assigned to the 940th Air Refueling Wing, based at Beale Air Force Base, California. It was inactivated on 1 July 2009 and reactivated on 1 June 2016.[3]

  1. ^ Hauser, Denise (10 January 2018). "History returns to the 940th Air Refueling Wing". 940th Air Refueling Wing. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
  2. ^ a b c Bailey, Carl E. (10 June 2013). "Factsheet 314 Air Refueling Squadron (AFRC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 17 January 2017.
  3. ^ Staff writer, no byline (22 July 2016). "KC-135 tanker mission returns to Beale". Air Force Reserve Command Public Affairs. Retrieved 18 January 2017.