The squadron was reorganized at Kindley on 18 June 1961.
Until January 1966 the unit supported manned spacecraft recovery operations.
In January 1966, it was renamed the 55th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron.
 It moved to McCoy Air Force Base, Florida in February 1970.
 From McCoy, and after June 1971, from Eglin Air Force Base, Florida it provided coverage for Apollo missions through the early 1970s.
The squadron was reorganized at Kindley on 18 June 1961. Until January 1966 the unit supported manned spacecraft recovery operations. In January 1966, it was renamed the 55th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron.  It moved to McCoy Air Force Base, Florida in February 1970.  From McCoy, and after June 1971, from Eglin Air Force Base, Florida it provided coverage for Apollo missions through the early 1970s.
55th Rescue Squadron