393rd Bomb Squadron

US Air Force unit 393rd Bomb Squadron393rd Bomb Squadron B-2 Spirit on approach for landingActive1944–19901993–presentCountry United StatesBranch United States Air ForceRoleStrategic BombingPart ofAir Force Global Strike CommandEngagementsPacific TheaterVietnam WarKosovo WarGlobal war on terrorismDecorationsAir Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" DeviceAir Force Meritorious Unit Award}Air Force Outstanding Unit AwardRepublic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with PalmInsignia393rd Bomb Squadron emblem393rd Bombardment Squadron emblemMilitary unit B-29 painted to look like The Great Artiste of the 393rd Bombardment Squadron of the 509th Bomb Group at Walker AFB New Mexico. The 393rd Bomb Squadron is part of the 509th Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. It operates Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit nuclear-capable strategic bomber aircraft. The squadron was first organized in March 1944 as the 393rd Bombardment Squadron. In November 1944, the squadron transferred to the 509th Composite Group and began training for the delivery of nuclear weapons. In May 1945, it deployed to the Mariana Islands, where it became the only unit to use nuclear weapons in combat, when its aircr