750th Space Group

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750th Space Group
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Active30 January 1992 – 25 June 1999
CountryUnited States
Branch United States Air Force
TypeSpace Operations
RoleSatellite Command and Control
Size780 [1]
Part ofUSAF Group
Garrison/HQ Onizuka AFS, California
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The United States Air Force's 750th Space Group was a space operations unit located at Onizuka Air Force Station, California. its predecessor was formed on 1 October 1987; it assumed the designation of the 750th Space Group on 30 January 1992; and it was inactivated on 25 June 1999.

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History

The 750 SG inactivated in June 1999, following the recommendation of the 1995 Base Realignment and Closure Commission. Primary responsibilities for the Air Force Satellite Control Network (AFSCN) mission transferred to the 22d Space Operations Squadron, 50th Operations Group, 50th Space Wing, Schriever AFB, Colorado and Air Force support to Space Shuttle missions transferred to the 21st Space Operations Squadron, 50th Operations Group, 50th Space Wing, which stood up at Onizuka AFS. That squadron also provided a necessary backup for AFSCN operations. [2]

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Major Command/Gaining Command

Wings/Groups

Previous Designations

Squadrons assigned

Detachments

Commanders

Bases stationed

Equipment Operated

Decorations

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References

  1. Dan Cragg (2000). Guide to Military Installations. Stackpole Books. p. 29. ISBN   978-0-8117-2781-5.
  2. [Lineage and Honors, 21st Space Operations Squadron, Air Force Historical Research Agency; Lineage and Honors, 22d Space Operations Squadron, Air Force Historical Research Agency]
  3. Air Force Link: "New Life as the 50th Space Wing" Archived 18 April 2009 at the Wayback Machine
  4. Air Force Link: BG Michael Carey Official Biography Archived 18 April 2009 at the Wayback Machine
  5. Air Force Link: LTG Michael A. Hamel Official Biography Archived 18 April 2009 at the Wayback Machine