9999th Air Reserve Squadron explained

Unit Name:	9999th Air Reserve Squadron
Dates:	1961-?
Country:	United States
Branch:	United States Air Force
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]

Notes and References

1. https://www.newspapers.com/image/765670604/ "Congress 'Soldiers' Under Fire"
2. https://www.newspapers.com/image/460026575/ "Capitol Hill Squadron"
3. https://www.newspapers.com/image/620105514/ "9999th Flies Again, Without Barry"
4. Buchwald, Art. "Generals On The Hill", Deseret News and Telegram, Salt Lake City, Utah, volume 361, number 57, 6 March 1964, page A19.