54th Helicopter Squadron
| 54th Helicopter Squadron | |
|---|---|
A helicopter of the 54th takes off at Minot en route to Columbus Air Force Base in 2005 | |
| Active | 1952–1960; 1961–1974; 1993–present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Role | Missile support |
| Part of | Air Force Global Strike Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Minot Air Force Base |
| Decorations | Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Lt Col Jared P. Hann |
| Insignia | |
| 54th Helicopter Squadron emblem | |
| Previous emblem for the 54th Helicopter Squadron | |
| 54th Air Rescue Squadron emblem (Approved 7 July 1956) | |
The 54th Helicopter Squadron is a unit of the United States Air Force based at Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota. It is currently part of the 582d Helicopter Group, headquartered at F. E. Warren Air Force Base, Cheyenne, Wyoming. Since it was first created, it has served a search and rescue and transport function at Air Force bases in three locations in North America. In its most recent format (since 1993), it has been stationed at Minot Air Force Base.