3d Space Communications Squadron | |
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3d Space Communications Squadron emblem | |
Active | 1983-2002 |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force |
Type | Communications |
Role | Satellite Communications |
Part of | AFSPC/14 AF/21st Space Wing |
Garrison/HQ | Kapaun AS, Germany [1] |
Motto(s) | ALWAYS VIGILANT |
Decorations |
The United States Air Force's 3d Space Communications Squadron (3 SCS) was a space communications squadron located at Kapaun AS, Germany.
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