5th Space Waring Squadron | |
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Active | 1992-1999, 2023-present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Space Force |
Type | Space Operations |
Role | Missile Warning |
Garrison/HQ | Buckley Space Force Base, Colorado |
Motto(s) | Partnership for Peace |
Decorations | AFOUA |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Lt Col Robert Smith |
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