147th 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/195th Wing |
Garrison/HQ | San Diego, California |
Motto(s) | "Victoriam Per Indicium" |
Mascot(s) | Grizzly Bear |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Lt. Colonel Tracy Lloyd |
The United States Air Force's 147th Combat Communications Squadron (147 CBCS) is an Air National Guard combat communications unit in San Diego, California.
To provide rapidly-deployable communications support for global combat operations and disaster response, utilizing highly skilled Airmen and leading-edge communications technology.
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