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2d Space Launch Squadron

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Active
  
19??-2005

Motto(s)
  
"RISING STARS"

Country
  
United States

2d Space Launch Squadron

Branch
  
United States Air Force

Garrison/HQ
  
Vandenberg AFB, California

The United States Air Force's 2d Space Launch Squadron (2 SLS) was a space lift unit located at Vandenberg AFB, California. It was inactivated after the last Titan IV launch in 2005.

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History

On 18 May 1998, the 2 SLS and 4 SLS merged into one squadron, the 2 SLS. The merged squadron was responsible for overseeing launch operations at Vandenberg AFB. The reason for the merger was the similarity in missions performed by both units.

Previous designations

  • 2d Space Launch Squadron (11 September 1990 - 2005)

    • Assignments

  • 30th Space Wing (19 November 1991 - 2005)
  • Western Space and Missile Center (1 October 1990 - 19 November 1991)

    • Bases stationed

  • Vandenberg AFB, California (1 October 1990–Present)

    • Aircraft & Missiles Operated

  • Atlas E
  • Atlas IIAS
  • Titan IV (???)
  • Titan II (1 October 1990-2005)

    • Decorations

  • Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
  • 1 November 1991 - 30 September 1993

    • References

    2d Space Launch Squadron Wikipedia
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