23rd Bomb Squadron

The 23rd Bomb Squadron, established in 1917, is one of the oldest active bomb squadrons in the United States Air Force. It earned distinction flying bomber missions in World War I, and later played a significant role in the Pacific Theater during World War II with B-24 Liberators. During the Cold War, the squadron operated B-52 Stratofortresses, providing strategic deterrence and participating in combat operations, including the Vietnam War. Today, the 23rd Bomb Squadron is assigned to Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, where it continues its legacy flying the B-52H in support of global strike and deterrence missions.