5th Space Launch Squadron (United States)
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| 5th Space Launch Squadron | |
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| Active | 1994-Present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Type | Space Launch |
| Role | Combat Support |
| Part of | USAF Group |
| Garrison/HQ | Patrick Air Force Base |
The United States Air Force's 5th Space Launch Squadron is a space launch unit located at Patrick AFB, Florida. The 5th SLS is tasked with launch and support of the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicles.
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[edit] Mission
[edit] History
The 5th Space Launch Squadron was constituted on 29 Mar 1994 and activated on 14 Apr 1994. It was subsequently inactivated on 29 Jun 1998, and then reactivated on 1 Dec 2003.
[edit] Previous designations
[edit] Locations
- Patrick AFB, Florida (1994-Present)
[edit] References
[edit] External links
Assignments
45 Operations Group, 14 Apr 1994-29 Jun 1998. 45 Launch Group, 1 Dec 2003-
Stations
Cape Canaveral AFS, FL, 14 Apr 1994-29 Jun 1998. Cape Canaveral AFS, FL, 1 Dec 2003-.
Commanders
Lt Col Daniel C. McAlister, 14 Apr 1994; Lt Col Larry D. James, 3 Jun 1994; Maj Frank P. Arena Jr., 7 Jul 1995; Lt Col Everett H. Thomas, 8 Nov 1996-29 Jun 1998.
Aircraft and Missiles
Titan IV, 1994-1998.
Operations
Titan IV booster launch operations, 1994-1998, launching classified military payloads into orbit.
Service Streamers. None.
Campaign Streamers. None.
Armed Forces Expeditionary Streamers. None.
Decorations. Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards: [14 Apr 1994]-30 Aug 1995; 1 Oct 1995-30 Sep 1996.
Emblem
Approved on 3 Jan 1995
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