Performed search, rescue, and recovery missions in the Far East and in Southeast Asia in the conflicts in Vietnam.

Since reactivation in 1973, unit performs nuclear convoy security and missile site support at Francis E. Warren AFB.

The unit also flies numerous search & rescue missions and casualty evacuation sorties.

[3]: 75  The squadron was responsible for aircrew recovery over North Vietnam, Laos and the Gulf of Tonkin.

[3]: 127 This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency