The 52d Combat Communications Squadron is located in Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. It is currently under the command of the 5th Combat Communications Group.
| 52d Combat Communications Squadron | |
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 52d Combat Comm Sq Emblem[1] | |
| Active | July 1988 – present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | USAF |
| Role | Tactical communications |
| Size | Squadron |
| Part of | 5th Combat Comm Group 688th Cyberspace Wing |
| Garrison/HQ | Robins Air Force Base, Georgia |
| Nickname(s) | 52 CBCS, 5-Deuce, 52d |
| Motto(s) | "Nulli Secundus" translating to "Second to None!" |
| Colors | Green |
| Mascot(s) | Alligator |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Lt Col Adam Cross |
History
editThe 52d Combat Communications Squadron was constituted on 15 Jul 1988 and activated on 22 Jul 1988. It comprises a Missions Systems Flight (SCM), a Network Operations Flight (SCN), a Special Missions Flight (SCP), and a Support Flight (SCS). All of these work centers together accomplish the 52 CBCS primary mission, which is to rapidly deploy communications in support of the warfighters.
Lineage
edit- Constituted as the 52d Combat Communications Squadron on 15 July 1988.
- Activated on 22 July 1988.
Assignment
edit- 5th Combat Communications Group, 22 July 1988
Stations
edit- Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, 22 July 1988 – present
Awards and campaigns
edit| Award streamer | Award | Dates | Notes |
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Meritorious Unit Award | 1 June 2007–31 May 2009 | 5th Combat Communications Group[1] |
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Meritorious Unit Award | 5 October 2009-4 October 2010 | 5th Combat Communications Group[1] |
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Meritorious Unit Award | 5 October 2011-4 October 2013 | 5th Combat Communications Group[1] |
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Meritorious Unit Award | 5 October 2013-4 October 2015 | 5th Combat Communications Group[1] |
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Air Force Outstanding Unit Award | 22 July 1988-31 May 1990 | 5th Combat Communications Group[1] |
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Air Force Outstanding Unit Award | 1 October 1990–30 April 1991 | 5th Combat Communications Group[1] |
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Air Force Outstanding Unit Award | 28 May 1992-22 February 1993 | 5th Combat Communications Group[1] |
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Air Force Outstanding Unit Award | 1 March 1993–31 July 1994 | 5th Combat Communications Group[1] |
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Air Force Outstanding Unit Award | 1 June 1998-31 May 2000 | 5th Combat Communications Group[1] |
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Air Force Outstanding Unit Award | 1 June 2002–31 May 2003 | 5th Combat Communications Group[1] |
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Air Force Outstanding Unit Award | 1 June 2003–31 May 2004 | 5th Combat Communications Group[1] |
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Air Force Outstanding Unit Award | 1 June 2004–31 May 2005 | 5th Combat Communications Group[1] |
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Air Force Outstanding Unit Award | 1 June 2005–31 May 2007 | 5th Combat Communications Group[1] |
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Air Force Outstanding Unit Award | 5 October 2010-4 October 2011 | 5th Combat Communications Group[1] |
| Campaign Streamer | Campaign | Phase | Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Southwest Asia Service Medal | Defense of Saudi Arabia | 2 August 1990 – 16 January 1991 | 5th Combat Communications Group[1] |
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Southwest Asia Service Medal | Liberation and Defense of Kuwait | 17 January 1991 – 11 April 1991 | 5th Combat Communications Group[1] |
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Global War on Terrorism Service Medal | n/a | - | 5th Combat Communications Group[1] |