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history and pointed out that the organization had worked under extremely
adverse conditions which involved mass squadron movements, long periods
of temporary duty, and hazardous working and flying conditions,
Between
1 April 1953, when it was organized, and 1 June 1955, the squadron flew
6,238 hours with only two accidents, both nonpilot errors,
It had no
ground safety accidents on or off duty, and no absences without leave
or. courtmartial,
These facts, the Solonel indicated, reflected the high
morale and discipline existing within the 926th Test Squadron (Sampling),
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The Secretary of the Air Force, Donald A. Quarles, directed that the
award be made, and on 23 October 1956, the Department of the Air Force
issued the required general order.
While operating under adverse working
conditions and flying hazardous missions, the squadron collected upper air
gaseous and particulate samples from nuclear and thermonuclear detonations
the order stated, and had ". . . compiled an enviable record, meeting and
exceeding every requirement "70
On 16 November 1956, Lieutenant General
Thomas S, Power, Commander of Air Research and Development Command,
presented the citation by attaching the streamer, designated the Air Force
Outstanding Unit Award, to the squadron's colors, following a parade in
the squadron's honor, 2+
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