556th Test and Evaluation Squadron

556th Test and Evaluation Squadron
MQ-1 Predator as operated by the squadron
Active1942–1945; 1947; 1968–1972; 2008–present
CountryUnited States
BranchUnited States Air Force
TypeTest/Evaluation
EngagementsMediterranean Theater of Operations[1]
DecorationsDistinguished Unit Citation
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm[1]
Insignia
556th Test & Evaluation Squadron emblem
556th Reconnaissance Squadron emblem (approved 14 August 1969)[1]
15th Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron Emblem (approved 21 February 1945)[2]
556th Reconnaissance Squadron AQM-34L Compass Bin drone
DC-130 carrying AQM-34 drones during the Vietnam War
Sikorsky CH-3E inflight capture of a 556th Reconnaissance Squadron AQM-34R Combat Dawn drone
556th Reconnaissance Squadron revetments at Bien Hoa AB, South Vietnam. C-130s and AQM-34 drones visible
EB-57E-MA 55-4279 of 556th Reconnaissance Squadron, Kadena AB 1970

The 556th Test and Evaluation Squadron is a United States Air Force unit. It is assigned to the 53d Test and Evaluation Group at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, and conducts unmanned aircraft testing.

  1. ^ a b c Robertson, Patsy. "Lineage and Honors History of the 556 Test and Evaluation Squadron (ACC)" (PDF). Air Force Historical Research Agency. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 4 July 2017.
  2. ^ Maurer 1982, pp. 84–85.