55th Mobile Command and Control Squadron

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55th Mobile Command and Control Squadron
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55th Mobile Command and Control Squadron emblem
Active1978-2006 [1]
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
TypeCommand and Control
RoleSurvivable C2
Part of ACC/55th Wing
Garrison/HQ Offutt AFB, Nebraska
Nickname(s)Reapers
Motto(s)Imperium Regimen Compiti
Latin: Command and Control Crossroads [2]
Decorations Outstanding Unit ribbon.svg AFOUA
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal ribbon.svg GWOT-S

The United States Air Force's 55th Mobile Command and Control Squadron (55 MCCS) was a mobile command and control unit located at Offutt AFB, Nebraska.

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History

Personnel of the 55 MCCS were trained in their primary specialty, in addition to vital expeditionary capabilities that ensure survival.

Logo Significance

Blue and yellow are the Air Force colors. Blue alludes to the sky, the primary theater of Air Force operations. Yellow refers to the sun and the excellence required of Air Force personnel.

Previous designations

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Bases stationed

Commanders

Equipment Utilized

Decorations

See also

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References

  1. "55th Mobile Command & Control Squadron - Emblem". tioh.army.mil. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
  2. Rogers, Brian (2005). United States Air Force Unit Designations Since 1978. Ian Allan Publishing. ISBN   978-1-85780-197-2.
  3. USAFE Public Affairs: Col John J. Jordan Official Biography Archived 27 June 2008 at the Wayback Machine
  4. "AFCA Intercom: "Diversity Ensures Squadron is Ready 2 Roll," May 2005" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 22 July 2011. Retrieved 14 May 2009.
  5. 1 2 3 4 Globalsecurity.org: "CINC Mobile Alternate Headquarters (CMAH)"