34th Bomb Squadron

34th Bomb Squadron
A B-1, crewed by an all-female aircrew from the 34th Bomb Squadron, takes off from Ellsworth Air Force Base on 21 March 2018
Active1917–1919; 1931–1945; 1947–1948; 1952–1958; 1962–1976; 1992–present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
RoleStrategic Bombing
Part ofGlobal Strike Command
Garrison/HQEllsworth Air Force Base
Nickname(s)Original Thunderbirds
World Famous Thunderbirds (Doolittle's Raiders)[citation needed]
ColorsRed, Black
Mascot(s)T-Bird
EngagementsWorld War I
World War II
Doolittle Raid
Korean War
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Operation Odyssey Dawn
Operation Freedom's Sentinel
Operation Inherent Resolve[1]
DecorationsDistinguished Unit Citation
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
French Croix de Guerre with Palm
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation[1]
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Ira Eaker[1]
Insignia
34th Bomb Squadron emblem[a][1]

The 34th Bomb Squadron is part of the 28th Bomb Wing at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota. It operates Rockwell B-1 Lancer aircraft providing strategic bombing capability.

  1. ^ a b c d Haulman, Daniel (9 October 2015). "Factsheet 34 Bomb Squadron (AFGSC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 6 February 2017.


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