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3d Space Communications Squadron
3d Space Communications Squadron emblem
Active1983-2002
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
TypeCommunications
RoleSatellite Communications
Part of AFSPC/ 14 AF/ 21st Space Wing
Garrison/HQ Kapaun AS, Germany [1]
Motto(s)ALWAYS VIGILANT
Decorations AFOUA

The United States Air Force's 3d Space Communications Squadron (3 SCS) was a space communications squadron located at Kapaun AS, Germany.

Mission

History

Previous Designations

  • 3d Space Communications Squadron (1 May 1992 – 1 August 2002)
  • 3d Communications Squadron (1 August 1986 – 1 May 1992)
  • Detachment 6, 1st Space Wing (1 May 1983 – 1 August 1986)

Assignments

Major Command

Numbered Air Force

Wing/Group

Location

Commanders

  • Lt Col Susan A. Goodrich (c. August 1994) [3]

Decorations

References

  1. ^ USAFPatches.com: "3d Space Communications Squadron"
  2. ^ AFHRA FOIA Request 2009-01444, 23 June 2009
  3. ^ AFHRA FOIA Request 2009-00061: 21st Space Wing Roster of Key Personnel (as of 31 December 1996)
  4. ^ AFSPC Special Order GA-10, 2001

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