149th Combat Communications Squadron
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Active | 1946 – present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force |
Type | Combat Communications |
Role | Combat Support |
Part of | Air National Guard/162d Combat Communications Group |
Garrison/HQ | North Highlands ANGS, California |
Decorations | Global War on Terrorism-Service medal Kosovo Service Medal[1] |
Military unit
The United States Air Force's 149th Combat Communications Squadron (149th CBCS) is an Air National Guard combat communications unit located at North Highlands Air National Guard Station, California.
History
The 149th CBCS deployed five IC4Us to support Hurricane Katrina's recovery effort. The task force was based at Belle Chasse Naval Air Station, Louisiana supporting Task Force Pelican—which includes three sub-task forces delivering a balanced mix of engineer, aviation, logistical, communication, security, and evacuation support to New Orleans' disaster stricken residents.[2]
Assignments
Major Command/Gaining Command
- Air National Guard/Air Combat Command (1992–present)
- Air National Guard/Tactical Air Command (???–1992)
- Air National Guard/Air Defense Command (???–1992)
Wing/Group
- 162d Combat Communications Group (195?–Present)
- 162d Tactical Control Group (???)
Previous designations
- 149th Combat Communications Squadron (???–Present)
- 149th Aircraft Control and Warning Flight (1 February 1953–???)
- 149th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron (24 May 1946 – 1 February 1953)
Bases stationed
- North Highlands ANGS, California (???–present)
- Del Paso ANGB, Texas (???–???)
- Ellington AFB, Texas (15 May 1951 – 1 February 1953)
See also
- 162d Combat Communications Group – parent unit to the 149th CBCS
References
- ^ DefenseLink: "MEMORANDUM FOR CORRESPONDENTS", 12 May 1999
- ^ "California National Guard: "CALIFORNIA MILITARY HISTORY PUBLICATION Number 20-116 'California National Guard Communication Innovation Bridges Hurricane Katrina Communication Gaps'", 8 September 2005" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 September 2009. Retrieved 10 June 2009.
External links
- California Air National Guard: "149th Combat Communications Squadron"
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