5th Space Launch Squadron
- 5th Space Launch Squadron
Infobox Military Unit
unit_name= 5th Space Launch Squadron
caption= 5th Space Launch Squadronemblem
dates= 1994-Present
country= United States
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branch= United States Air Force
type= Space Launch
role= Combat Support
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command_structure=USAF Group
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garrison= Patrick Air Force Base
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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.
Mission
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.
Previous designations
* 5th Space Launch Squadron (1994-1998; 2003-Present)
Locations
* Patrick AFB, Florida (1994-Present)
References
External links
* [http://www.au.af.mil/au/afhra/rso/squadrons_flights_pages/0005sls.asp AFHRA Fact Sheet: 5th Space Launch Squadron]
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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