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The [[United States Air Force]]'s '''236th Combat Communications Squadron''' ('''236 CBCS''') is an [[Air National Guard]] combat communications unit located at [[Hammond, Louisiana|Hammond]], [[Louisiana]]. It is part of the [[Louisiana Air National Guard]]. In late 2011, approximately 30 members of the squadron deployed to [[Afghanistan]].<ref>[http://geauxguard.com/la-guardsmen-receive-farewell-before-deploying-overseas/ La. Guardsmen receive farewell before deploying overseas], 159th Fighter Wing Public Affairs, December 15, 2011</ref>
The [[United States Air Force]]'s '''236th Combat Communications Squadron''' ('''236 CBCS''') is an [[Air National Guard]] combat communications unit located at [[Hammond, Louisiana]]. It is part of the [[Louisiana Air National Guard]]. In late 2011, approximately 30 members of the squadron deployed to [[Afghanistan]].<ref>[http://geauxguard.com/la-guardsmen-receive-farewell-before-deploying-overseas/ La. Guardsmen receive farewell before deploying overseas], 159th Fighter Wing Public Affairs, 15 December 2011</ref>


==Assignments==
==Assignments==
===Major Command/Gaining Command===
===Major Command/Gaining Command===
*[[Air Force Communications Command]] (1979–Present)
*[[14th Air Force]] (1953–1979)
*[[Air National Guard]]/[[Air Force Communications Service]]/[[254th Combat Communications Group]] (1978–Present)
*[[Air Force Communications Command]] (1979–1993?)
*[[Air National Guard]]/[[Air Force Communications Service]]/[[254th Combat Communications Group]] (1978–present)
*[[14th Air Force]] (1953–Present)
*[[Air Force Space Command]] (?–present)


==Previous designations==
==Previous designations==
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*236th Combat Communications Squadron (1986–Present)
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*236th Combat Information Systems Squadron (1985–1986)
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*236th Combat Communications Squadron (1982–1985)
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*236th Combat Communications Flight (1976–1982)
*236th Airways Air Communication Service Flight (1953–1976)
*236th Airways Air Communication Service Flight (1953–1976)
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*236th Combat Communications Flight (1976–1982)
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*236th Combat Communications Squadron (1982–1985)
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*236th Combat Information Systems Squadron (1985–1986)
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*236th Combat Communications Squadron (1986–present)


==Bases stationed==
==Bases stationed==
*[[Hammond Airport]] (1954–Present)
*[[New Orleans Lakefront Airport|New Orleans Airport]] (1953–1954)
*[[Hammond Northshore Regional Airport|Hammond Airport]] (1954–present)
*[[New Orleans Airport]]{{Disambiguation needed|date=June 2011}} (1953–1954)


==Equipment Operated==
==Equipment Operated==
* MPN-14 Mobile Air Traffic Control Radar System throughout the 1980s.
* (???-Present)
*Mobile Air Traffic Control Tower (1980s).
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*Mobile Crypto Communications System (1980s).
*Satellite Communications Arrays (1980s).


==Awards/Decorations==
==Awards/Decorations==
*Air Force Outstanding Unit Award: 1 May 1976 – 30 April 1978; 1 January 1989 – 31 December 1990; 1 May 1992 – 30 April 1993; 1 May 1993 – 30 April 1994; 1 May 1995 – 30 April 1996; 1 July 1998 – 30 June 2000.
*[[Air Force Outstanding Unit Award]]: 1 May 1976 – 30 April 1978;<ref>DAF GB-654, 1979</ref> 1 January 1989 – 31 December 1990;<ref>ANGRC GA-74, 1991</ref> 1 May 1992 – 30 April 1993;<ref>ANGRC GA-17, 1993</ref> 1 May 1993 – 30 April 1994;<ref>ANGRC GA-6, 1994</ref> 1 May 1995 – 30 April 1996;<ref>ANGRC GA-11, 1996</ref> 1 July 1998 – 30 June 2000;<ref>ANGRC GA-46, 2001</ref> 1 October 2006 – 30 September 2008.<ref>NGB G-32, 2009</ref>
[[File:Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Streamer.jpg|200px]]


==Emblem==
==Emblem==
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. The [[fleur-de-lis]] represents the Squadron and alludes to the French heritage of the unit's home location. The three stars on the fleur-de-lis stand for the professionalism, dedication, and military preparedness exhibited by the personnel of the unit. The globe suggests the unit’s worldwide deployment capability. The polestar symbolizes the North Star and represents the unit’s wartime air traffic control and navigational aids mission.
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. The [[fleur-de-lis]] represents the Squadron and alludes to the French heritage of the unit's home location. The three stars on the fleur-de-lis stand for the professionalism, dedication, and military preparedness exhibited by the personnel of the unit. The globe suggests the unit's worldwide deployment capability. The polestar symbolizes the North Star and represents the unit's wartime air traffic control and navigational aids mission.

==See also==
* [[List of United States Air Force communications squadrons]]


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090809163839/http://www.la.ang.af.mil/236thcombatcommunicationsquadron/index.asp 236th Combat Communications Squadron (official website)]
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* [http://www.la.ang.af.mil/236thcombatcommunicationsquadron/index.asp 236th Combat Communications Squadron (official website)]

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[[Category:Communications squadrons of the United States Air Force|Combat Communications 0236]]
[[Category:Communications squadrons of the United States Air Force|Combat Communications 0236]]
[[Category:Military units and formations of the United States Air National Guard]]
[[Category:Squadrons of the United States Air National Guard]]
[[Category:Military units and formations in Louisiana]]
[[Category:Military units and formations in Louisiana]]

Latest revision as of 03:36, 4 February 2023

236th Combat Communications Squadron
236th Combat Communications Squadron members assemble a Ground Multi-Band Terminal in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico during a training exercise
Active1953 – present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
TypeCombat Communications
Part ofLouisiana Air National Guard
Garrison/HQHammond, Louisiana
DecorationsAir Force Outstanding Unit Award
Insignia
236th Combat Communications Squadron emblem

The United States Air Force's 236th Combat Communications Squadron (236 CBCS) is an Air National Guard combat communications unit located at Hammond, Louisiana. It is part of the Louisiana Air National Guard. In late 2011, approximately 30 members of the squadron deployed to Afghanistan.[1]

Assignments

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Major Command/Gaining Command

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Previous designations

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  • 236th Airways Air Communication Service Flight (1953–1976)
  • 236th Combat Communications Flight (1976–1982)
  • 236th Combat Communications Squadron (1982–1985)
  • 236th Combat Information Systems Squadron (1985–1986)
  • 236th Combat Communications Squadron (1986–present)

Bases stationed

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Equipment Operated

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  • MPN-14 Mobile Air Traffic Control Radar System throughout the 1980s.
  • Mobile Air Traffic Control Tower (1980s).
  • Mobile Crypto Communications System (1980s).
  • Satellite Communications Arrays (1980s).

Awards/Decorations

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  • Air Force Outstanding Unit Award: 1 May 1976 – 30 April 1978;[2] 1 January 1989 – 31 December 1990;[3] 1 May 1992 – 30 April 1993;[4] 1 May 1993 – 30 April 1994;[5] 1 May 1995 – 30 April 1996;[6] 1 July 1998 – 30 June 2000;[7] 1 October 2006 – 30 September 2008.[8]

Emblem

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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. The fleur-de-lis represents the Squadron and alludes to the French heritage of the unit's home location. The three stars on the fleur-de-lis stand for the professionalism, dedication, and military preparedness exhibited by the personnel of the unit. The globe suggests the unit's worldwide deployment capability. The polestar symbolizes the North Star and represents the unit's wartime air traffic control and navigational aids mission.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ La. Guardsmen receive farewell before deploying overseas, 159th Fighter Wing Public Affairs, 15 December 2011
  2. ^ DAF GB-654, 1979
  3. ^ ANGRC GA-74, 1991
  4. ^ ANGRC GA-17, 1993
  5. ^ ANGRC GA-6, 1994
  6. ^ ANGRC GA-11, 1996
  7. ^ ANGRC GA-46, 2001
  8. ^ NGB G-32, 2009
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