In 1955 and 1957-1962, the 63rd Air Expeditionary Wing received an Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, an award  to any unit of the U.S. Air Force which performs exceptionally meritorious services, accomplishes specific acts of outstanding achievements, excels in combat operations against an armed enemy of the United States, or conducts with distinct military operations involving conflict with, or exposure to, a hostile action by any opposing foreign force.
In 1955 and 1957-1962, the 63rd Air Expeditionary Wing received an Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, an award  to any unit of the U.S. Air Force which performs exceptionally meritorious services, accomplishes specific acts of outstanding achievements, excels in combat operations against an armed enemy of the United States, or conducts with distinct military operations involving conflict with, or exposure to, a hostile action by any opposing foreign force.