232d Combat Communications Squadron | |
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232d Combat Communications Squadron emblem | |
Active | 1952 – present |
Country | ![]() |
Branch | ![]() |
Type | Combat 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.
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.
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.
Award streamer | Award | Dates | Notes |
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![]() | Air Force Outstanding Unit Award | 1 January 1976 – 31 December 1977 | |
![]() | Air Force Outstanding Unit Award | 1 January 1989 – 31 December 1989 | |
![]() | Air Force Outstanding Unit Award | 1 January 1990 – 31 December 1990 | |
![]() | Air Force Outstanding Unit Award | 1 January 1991 – 31 December 1991 | |
![]() | Air Force Outstanding Unit Award | 1 January 1996 – 31 December 1997 | |
![]() | Air Force Outstanding Unit Award | 1 October 2012 – 30 September 2014 | |
![]() | Air Force Outstanding Unit Award | 1 October 2014 – 30 September 2016 | |
![]() | Air Force Outstanding Unit Award | 1 October 2016 – 30 September 2018 | |
![]() | Air Force Outstanding Unit Award | 1 October 2018 – 30 September 2020 |
Campaign Streamer | Campaign | Phase | Dates | Notes |
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