The United States Air Force's 292nd Combat Communications Squadron is a combat communications unit located at Kahului, Hawaii.[2]
| 292nd Combat Communications Squadron | |
|---|---|
 292nd Combat Communications Squadron logo | |
| Active | 1988 – present |
| Country |  United States |
| Allegiance | Hawaii Air National Guard |
| Branch |  United States Air Force |
| Type | Combat Communications |
| Garrison/HQ | Kahului, Hawaii[1] |
| Motto(s) | "Hiki No, Hana No" (Can Do, Will Do) |
History
editEmblem Significance
editThe figure of the Hawaiian warrior significantly represents the Hawaii Air National Guard, specifically the 292 CBCS. The barefoot countenance of the warrior signifies the unit's mobility. Held in his left hand is a Hawaiian leiomano (shark tooth war club), symbolizing combat mission of the 292 CBCS. The lightning streak held in the right hand as a spear represents communications. Further symbolizing the unit's communications background. The globe symbolizes the units worldwide capability and the blue background symbolizes Space, the primary medium in which the Air Force performs its missions. The two stars on the globe represents Air Force and Air National Guard symbolizing the United States "Total Force" philosophy. Overall, the design represents a unit capable of conducting mobile communications in a combat environment.
Previous designations
edit- 292nd Combat Communications Squadron (1988 – present)[3]
- 201st Combat Communications Flight (1977–1988)
- 202nd Mobile Communications Squadron (??–1977)
Bases stationed
editSee also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Hawaii National Guard Enlisted Association: HI National Guard Units". Archived from the original on 21 November 2008. Retrieved 17 April 2008.
- ^ "Hawaii National Guard Enlisted Association: HI National Guard Units". Archived from the original on 21 November 2008. Retrieved 17 April 2008.
- ^ Rogers, B. (2006). United States Air Force Unit Designations Since 1978. ISBN 1-85780-197-0
- ^ "Hawaii National Guard Enlisted Association: HI National Guard Units". Archived from the original on 21 November 2008. Retrieved 17 April 2008.
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