69th Bomb Squadron
| 69th Bomb Squadron | |
|---|---|
| Squadron B-52H Stratofortress | |
| Active | 1940–1946; 1953–1993; 2009–present | 
| Country | United States | 
| Branch | United States Air Force | 
| Type | Squadron | 
| Role | Strategic bomber | 
| Part of | Air Force Global Strike Command | 
| Garrison/HQ | Minot Air Force Base | 
| Nickname(s) | Knighthawks | 
| Motto(s) | We Make Knightmares | 
| Colors | Gray & Yellow | 
| Mascot(s) | Nighthawk | 
| Engagements | Operation Inherent Resolve Operation Freedom Sentinel Southwest Pacific Theater | 
| Decorations | Presidential Unit Citation Meritorious Unit Award Air Force Outstanding Unit AwardPhilippine Presidential Unit Citation | 
| Insignia | |
| 69th Bombardment Squadron emblem | |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Bomber | B-52H Stratofortress | 
The 69th Bomb Squadron is an active United States Air Force unit. After being inactivated on 31 December 1993, it was reactivated on 3 September 2009 at Minot Air Force Base, and assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing. The squadron operates Boeing B-52H Stratofortress aircraft.