228th Combat Communications Squadron

The United States Air Force's 228th Combat Communications Squadron (228 CBCS) is an Air National Guard combat communications unit located at McGhee-Tyson ANGB, Tennessee.[1]

228th Combat Communications Squadron
228th Combat Communications Squadron emblem
Active1971 – present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
TypeCombat Communications
Part ofAir National Guard
Garrison/HQMcGhee-Tyson ANGB, Tennessee
Motto(s)"First in Combat Communications, anytime, any place".

Mission

History

Assignments

Major Command/Gaining Command

Wing/Group

Previous designations
  • 228th Combat Communications Squadron (???-Present)
  • 228th Mobile Communications Squadron (Contingency) (16 October 1971-???)

Bases stationed
  • McGhee-Tyson ANGB, Tennessee (1971 – present)

Equipment Operated

TRC-170 TSC-85C TSC-94 PSC-5D

Awards and decorations
  • Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUO):
    1 January 1976 – 31 December 1977;
    1 January – 31 December 1990;
    1 September 1997 – 31 August 1999;
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References
  1. AF Freedom of Information Act: 228th Combat Communications Squadron Lineage and Honors
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