232d Combat Communications Squadron

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232d Combat Communications Squadron
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232d Combat Communications Squadron emblem
Active1952 – present
CountryFlag of the United States.svg  United States
BranchFlag of the United States Air Force.svg  United States Air Force
TypeCombat Communications
Role Command and Control
Size Squadron
Part of Alabama ANG / 226 CCG
Garrison/HQ Abston Air National Guard Station, Alabama
Nickname(s)Yellowhammers
Motto(s)RESULTS. NOT EXCUSES
Mascot(s) Yellowhammer

The United States Air Force's 232d Combat Communications Squadron (232 CBCS) is an Air National Guard combat communications unit located at Abston Air National Guard Station, Montgomery, Alabama.

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Mission

Federal mission

The 232 CBCS' federal mission is to provide combat-ready forces for deployment of command, control, and communications-computer (C4) systems for contingency and OPLAN taskings.

State Mission

The 232 CBCS' state mission is to protect the lives and property of citizens of the state and to generally assure public safety within the borders of the state.

History

Lineage

Previous designations

Activated on 25 September 1952
Federally recognized on 26 September 1952
Redesignated 232d Airways and Air Communications Service Flight, Mobile on 1 October 1953
Redesignated 232d Mobile Communications Flight (Heavy) on 1 July 1961
Inactivated on 14 March 1966
Activated on 15 March 1966
Federally recognized on 16 March 1966
Redesignated 232d Combat Communications Squadron (Tactical Airbase) in 1976
Redesignated 232d Combat Information Systems Squadron on 1 July 1985
Redesignated 232d Combat Communications Squadron in 1986

Assignments

Major Command / Gaining Command

Aligned Headquarters Unit

Components

Stations

Awards and campaigns

Award streamerAwardDatesNotes
AFOUA Streamer.JPG Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 1 January 1976 – 31 December 1977
AFOUA Streamer.JPG Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 1 January 1989 – 31 December 1989
AFOUA Streamer.JPG Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 1 January 1990 – 31 December 1990
AFOUA Streamer.JPG Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 1 January 1991 – 31 December 1991
AFOUA Streamer.JPG Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 1 January 1996 – 31 December 1997
AFOUA Streamer.JPG Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 1 October 2012 – 30 September 2014
AFOUA Streamer.JPG Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 1 October 2014 – 30 September 2016
AFOUA Streamer.JPG Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 1 October 2016 – 30 September 2018
AFOUA Streamer.JPG Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 1 October 2018 – 30 September 2020
Campaign StreamerCampaignPhaseDatesNotes


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