22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron
| 22d Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron | |
|---|---|
376th Expeditionary Operations Group KC-135 at Manas | |
| Active | 1939–1945; 1950–1962; 1963–1989; 1992–2002; 2003–by 2014 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Role | Aerial refueling |
| Nickname | Mules |
| Engagements | South West Pacific Theater of World War II China Burma India Theater of World War II War in Afghanistan |
| Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award |
| Insignia | |
| 22d Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron emblem | |
| 22d Air Refueling Squadron emblem | |
| 22d Air Refueling Squadron emblem | |
| 22d Bombardment Squadron emblem | |
| 22d Bombardment Squadron emblem | |
The 22d Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron is a provisional United States Air Force unit, assigned to Air Mobility Command. It is engaged in combat operations as part of the global war on terrorism in Afghanistan. Its current status and location are undetermined. The squadron's permanent designation is the 22d Air Refueling Squadron.
During World War II, the 22d Bombardment Squadron was a heavy Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and later, a medium North American B-25 Mitchell bomber squadron which fought in the Southwest Pacific and China-Burma-India theaters.