52nd Combat Communications Squadron
The 52nd Combat Communications Squadron is located in Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. It is currently under the command of the 5th Combat Communications Group.
| 52nd Combat Communications Squadron | |
|---|---|
 52nd Combat Communications Squadron Emblem | |
| Active | 1988 – present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | USAF |
| Role | Tactical communications |
| Size | Squadron |
| Part of | 24th AF Air Force Space Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Robins Air Force Base, Georgia |
| Nickname(s) | 52nd CBCS, Five-Deuce, 52nd |
| Motto(s) | "Second to None!" |
| Mascot(s) | Alligator |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Lt Col George Tolis |
History
The 52nd CBCS was constituted on 15 Jul 1988 and activated on 22 Jul 1988. It comprises an Operations flight (DO), an RF Transmissions Flight (SCM), a Special Missions Flight (SCP) and a Network Operations Flight (SCN). All of these work centers together work to accomplish the 52nd's primary mission, which is to rapidly deploy communications in support of the warfighters.
Decorations
Awards
| Award | Date |
|---|---|
| Meritorious Unit Award | 1 Jun 2007 – 31 May 2009[1] |
| Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards | [22 Jul] 1988-31 May 1990; 1 Oct 1990 – 30 Apr 1991; 28 May 1992 – 22 Feb 1993; 1 Mar 1993 – 31 Jul 1994; 1 Jun 1998 – 31 May 2000; 1 Jun 2002 – 31 May 2003; 1 Jun 2003 – 31 May 2004; 1 Jun 2004 – 31 May 2005; 1 Jun 2005–31 May 2007[1] |
Campaign streamers
- Southwest Asia: Defense of Saudi Arabia
- Liberation and Defense of Kuwait
References
- "Fact Sheets: 52 Combat Communications Squadron (AFSPC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Archived from the original on 27 February 2013. Retrieved 4 April 2013.
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