List of United States Air Force helicopter squadrons

This article lists the helicopter squadrons of the United States Air Force. Helicopter squadrons have various roles, including flying training, air and field support, airlift, and search and rescue.

Helicopter squadrons

Squadron	Location	Nickname	Note
1st Helicopter Squadron	Andrews AFB
8th Helicopter Squadron	Langley AFB		Inactivated 1971
20th Helicopter Squadron	several		to Special Operations Squadron
21st Helicopter Squadron	several		to Special Operations Squadron
22d Helicopter Squadron	Goose AB		to 22nd Helicopter Flight
23d Helicopter Squadron	Goose AB		consolidated with 23rd Tactical Air Support Squadron
24th Helicopter Squadron	several		to 24th Tactical Air Support Flight
37th Helicopter Squadron	F.E. Warren AFB
40th Helicopter Squadron	Malmstrom AFB
54th Helicopter Squadron	Minot AFB	"Nomads of the North"
72nd Helicopter Squadron	Langley AFB	"Eager Beavers" / "Eight Balls"
76th Helicopter Squadron	Vandenberg AFB		Inactivated
1001st Helicopter Squadron	several		History bestowed on 1st Helicopter Squadron
4401st Helicopter Squadron	Langley AFB
4460th Helicopter Squadron	Indian Springs AFS
5040th Helicopter Squadron	Eielson AFB		CH/SH/HH-21

Helicopter squadrons

See also