9999th Air Reserve Squadron
Active1961-?
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

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

  1. ^ a b "Congress 'Soldiers' Under Fire", The Evansville Press, Evansville, Indiana, 59th year, number 143, 15 December 1964, page 8.
  2. ^ "Capitol Hill Squadron", New York Sunday News, 2 February 1964, page 20.
  3. ^ a b c d "9999th Flies Again, Without Barry", The Miami Herald, Miami, Florida, 55th year, number 36, 5 January 1965, page 8A.
  4. ^ Buchwald, Art. "Generals On The Hill", Deseret News and Telegram, Salt Lake City, Utah, volume 361, number 57, 6 March 1964, page A19.
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