9999th Air Reserve Squadron
| 9999th Air Reserve Squadron | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1961-? |
| Country |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Air Force |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Major General Barry Goldwater |
The 9999th Air Reserve Squadron is an inactive United States Air Force Reserve squadron in Washington, DC. It often consisted of many high-ranking officers and air force reservists who were also serving in the United States Congress.[1][2][3] Senator Barry Goldwater as a major general in the reserves once commanded the unit.[1][4]
History
[edit]The unit was formed in January 1961.[3] In 1965, the unit had 54 members of the House of Representatives and the Senate and their staffs.[3] The unit met for duty at the Senate Office Building.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Congress 'Soldiers' Under Fire", The Evansville Press, Evansville, Indiana, 59th year, number 143, 15 December 1964, page 8.
- ^ "Capitol Hill Squadron", New York Sunday News, 2 February 1964, page 20.
- ^ a b c d "9999th Flies Again, Without Barry", The Miami Herald, Miami, Florida, 55th year, number 36, 5 January 1965, page 8A.
- ^ Buchwald, Art. "Generals On The Hill", Deseret News and Telegram, Salt Lake City, Utah, volume 361, number 57, 6 March 1964, page A19.