Claim: The first award that the 17th Defense Systems Evaluation Squadron received was the  Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for their service from September 22, 1944, to March 22, 1945, while the last award they received was the Meritorious Unit Commendation for their service from July 1, 1968, to June 30, 1970.
Evidence: Meritorious Unit Commendation 22 September 1944 – 22 March 1945