30th Space Communications Squadron

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30th Space Communications Squadron
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Squadron emblem
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
BranchFlag of the United States Space Force.svg  United States Space Force
Type Squadron
RoleOperations support
Part of Space Launch Delta 30
Field Command Space Systems Command
Motto(s)One Force, Many Strengths!
Mascot(s)Gryphons
Decorations US Air Force Outstanding Unit Award - Stremer.jpg
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
Commanders
CommanderLt Col Mark DeYoung
Deputy DirectorMr. Raymond Harper
Senior Enlisted LeaderSMSgt Seth Hogan

The 30th Space Communications Squadron (30 SCS) is a United States Space Force (USSF) unit. 30 SCS is assigned to Space Launch Delta 30 [1] at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, under the Space Systems Command (SSC) Field Command. [2] 30 SCS is responsible for providing cyber, communications, and mobile optics support to Space Launch Delta 30 and Vandenberg Space Force Base tenant units.

Contents

Mission

[Be the Best] - Provide superior cyber and mobile optics capabilities through responsive and secure delivery of voice, video, and data information services and technologies.

Vision

[Stay the Best] - Be the USSF leader in cyber and mobile optics capability.  Deliver increased capacity, utility, and flexibility to rapidly meet all mission requirements.

Motto

One force, many strengths!

Emblems

Current Emblem

The current 30 SCS emblem was adopted in 2021. The full color version is used for all official documents, signage, and wear on USSF uniforms. The subdued color version is used for wear on USAF uniforms.

Full Color VersionColors Cable Color PMS Code Subdued Color VersionColors Cable Color PMS Code
30 SCS Color Emblem.png
Gold67104136C
30th Space Communications Squadron Emblem (Subdued).png
Midnight Blue67125539C
Victory Medal Blue #267174301Silver Gray67137422
Silver Gray67137422Steel67199430C
Black67138BLACK6CSpace Blue67207422C
Jungle Green67191434C

Current Emblem Significance Statement

The prominent gold border represents Space Systems Command, the USSF Field Command to which the 30th Space Communications Squadron is assigned. [1] [2]   The divided oval symbolizes day and night and indicates the twenty-four hour services provided by the 30 SCS. The gryphons, a mythological combination of two creatures, mighty in their own domains, represent the strength, diversity and teamwork of the squadron in the accomplishment of its missions. The three lightning bolts denote visual, voice and data services and reflect the power and synergy released by 30 SCS unity and teamwork. The larger star represents the mission. The other three smaller stars indicate the personnel; military, government civilian, and contract support of the organization. Together, they suggest the direction and vision of the squadron's goals.

Previous Emblems

2018 - 2021
2018 - 2021 30 SCS Emblem (2018).png
2018 - 2021
1996 - 2018
1996 - 2018 30 Space Communications Squadron.PNG
1996 - 2018

Mascot (Gryphon)

The gryphon, a mythological combination of two creatures, mighty in their own domains, represent the strength, diversity and teamwork of the 30 SCS in the accomplishment of their missions.

Reporting Chain and Squadron Structure

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USSF Field Command -- Space Systems Command (SSC)

[1] [2]

History

The 30th Space Communications Squadron was originally constituted as the 30th Communications Squadron on 8 October 1946.  The squadron was assigned to Andrews Field (became Andrews Air Force Base 24 June 1948), Maryland, and was attached to the 3902nd Air Base Wing of Strategic Air Command and activated on 17 October 1946 until 16 August 1950. The unit was later redesignated as the 30th Communications Squadron on 8 November 1954. The unit transferred and garrisoned at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska on 9 November 1948 until 1 October 1970. While assigned to Offutt Air Force Base, the unit was redesignated as the 1st Communications Squadron and later redesignated as the 1st Aerospace Communications Group, on 1 February 1960 until the unit was inactivated on 1 October 1970.  The unit reconstituted, and redesignated at Vandenberg Air Force Base as the 30th Communications Squadron, on 1 Nov 1991 and was assigned to the 30th Logistics Group on 15 Mar 1999 (later the Logistics Group became the 30th Maintenance Group, on 1 Oct 2002), then reassigned to the 30 Operations Group on 1 Dec 2003.  With the establishment of the United States Space Force, the organizational hierarchy eliminated the group echelon, and the squadron became a direct report to HQ Space Launch Delta 30 on 14 May 2021.

Lineage

ActionDateUnit Designation
Constituted8 Oct 194630th Communications Squadron
Activated17 Oct 194630th Communications Squadron
Redesignated8 Nov 19541st Communications Squadron
Redesignated1 Feb 19601st Aerospace Communications Group
Inactivated1 Oct 19701st Aerospace Communications Group
Disbanded15 Jun 19831st Aerospace Communications Group
Reconstituted1 Nov 199130th Communications Squadron
Redesignated1 Nov 199130th Communications Squadron
Activated19 Nov 199130th Communications Squadron
Redesignated1 Oct 200230th Space Communications Squadron

Stations

StationDates
Andrews Field (became Andrews Air Force Base 24 June 1948), Maryland 17 Oct 1946 - 9 Nov 1948
Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska 9 Nov 1948 - 1 Oct 1970
Vandenberg Air Force Base, California 19 Nov 1991 - 14 May 2021
Vandenberg Space Force Base, California [3] 14 May 2021 – Present

List of commanders

Years30 SCS Commander
2002 - 2004Lt Col Daniel Birrenkott, USAF
2004 - 2006Lt Col Alan Claypool, USAF
2006 - 2008Lt Col Christina Anderson, USAF
2008 - 2010Lt Col Michael Dombrowski, USAF
2010 - 2012Lt Col Youngkun Yu, USAF
2012 - 2014Lt Col Katrina Terry, USAF
2014 - 2015Lt Col Michael Myers, USAF
2015 - 2016Lt Col Blake Jeffries, USAF
2016 - 2018Lt Col Matthew Hyland, USAF
2018 - 2020Lt Col Ryan White, USAF
2020 – 2022Lt Col Jason Fields, USAF
2022 - PresentLt Col Mark DeYoung, USSF

See also

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