52d Combat Communications Squadron | |
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Active | July 1988 – present |
Country | United States |
Branch | USAF |
Role | Tactical communications |
Size | Squadron |
Part of | 5th Combat Comm Group 688th Cyberspace Wing |
Garrison/HQ | Robins Air Force Base, Georgia |
Nickname(s) | 52 CBCS, 5-Deuce, 52d |
Motto(s) | "Nulli Secundus" translating to "Second to None!" |
Colors | Green |
Mascot(s) | Alligator |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Lt Col Adam Cross |
The 52d Combat Communications Squadron is located in Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. It is currently under the command of the 5th Combat Communications Group.
The 52d Combat Communications Squadron was constituted on 15 Jul 1988 and activated on 22 Jul 1988. It comprises a Missions Systems Flight (SCM), a Network Operations Flight (SCN), a Special Missions Flight (SCP), and a Support Flight (SCS). All of these work centers together accomplish the 52 CBCS primary mission, which is to rapidly deploy communications in support of the warfighters.
Award streamer | Award | Dates | Notes |
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Meritorious Unit Award | 1 June 2007–31 May 2009 | 5th Combat Communications Group [1] | |
Meritorious Unit Award | 5 October 2009-4 October 2010 | 5th Combat Communications Group [1] | |
Meritorious Unit Award | 5 October 2011-4 October 2013 | 5th Combat Communications Group [1] | |
Meritorious Unit Award | 5 October 2013-4 October 2015 | 5th Combat Communications Group [1] | |
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award | 22 July 1988-31 May 1990 | 5th Combat Communications Group [1] | |
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award | 1 October 1990–30 April 1991 | 5th Combat Communications Group [1] | |
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award | 28 May 1992-22 February 1993 | 5th Combat Communications Group [1] | |
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award | 1 March 1993–31 July 1994 | 5th Combat Communications Group [1] | |
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award | 1 June 1998-31 May 2000 | 5th Combat Communications Group [1] | |
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award | 1 June 2002–31 May 2003 | 5th Combat Communications Group [1] | |
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award | 1 June 2003–31 May 2004 | 5th Combat Communications Group [1] | |
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award | 1 June 2004–31 May 2005 | 5th Combat Communications Group [1] | |
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award | 1 June 2005–31 May 2007 | 5th Combat Communications Group [1] | |
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award | 5 October 2010-4 October 2011 | 5th Combat Communications Group [1] |
Campaign Streamer | Campaign | Phase | Dates | Notes |
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Southwest Asia Service Medal | Defense of Saudi Arabia | 2 August 1990 – 16 January 1991 | 5th Combat Communications Group [1] | |
Southwest Asia Service Medal | Liberation and Defense of Kuwait | 17 January 1991 – 11 April 1991 | 5th Combat Communications Group [1] | |
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal | n/a | - | 5th Combat Communications Group [1] |
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