List of United States Air Force helicopter squadrons
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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.
| Squadron | Insignia | Location | Nickname | Note |
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| 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 |
See also
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