Claim: The 447th Missile Squadron, from the United States Air Force, was active 1942-1961 and 1965-1998, and they received the Air Force Longstanding Unit Award (which was established in 1954).
Evidence: The 447th Missile Squadron is an inactive United States Air Force unit. 1942-1961; 1965-1998 United States Air Force Squadron Distinguished Unit Citation (2x)
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award The Air Force Outstanding Unit Award is one of the unit awards of the United States Air Force. It was established in 1954 and was the first independent Air Force decoration created (to this point, Air Force personnel were routinely awarded Army decorations).