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269th Combat Communications Squadron
Squadron members participate in a Homeland Emergency Response Force exercise
Active1942–1945; 1947–present
Country United States
Branch Air National Guard
RoleCombat Communications
Size105 personnel
Part ofOhio Air National Guard
Garrison/HQSpringfield Air National Guard Base, Ohio[1][2]
Motto(s)First Then, First Now
EngagementsOperation Noble Eagle
DecorationsAir Force Outstanding Unit Award
Commanders
Current
commander		Lt Col Brian S. Marshall
Ceremonial chiefCMSgt Jon King
Insignia
Subdued 269th Combat Communications Squadron emblem

The United States Air Force's 269th Combat Communications Squadron is an Ohio Air National Guard combat communications unit located at Springfield Air National Guard Base, Ohio.

Mission

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The dual mission of the 269th Combat Communications Squadron is to rapidly deploy an integrated force capable of establishing initial and build-up Command and Control (C2); Communications; and Information Operations (IO) capabilities to support the war fighter during times of war and Federal/State agencies during Homeland Emergencies.

History

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USAAC/WWII

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The 269th Combat Communications Squadron is the oldest combat communications squadron in the Air Force and was formed three months after the attack on Pearl Harbor and the subsequent United States entry into World War II. It became the 77th Signal Platoon (Aviation), an Army communications element at Davis Monthan Field, Tucson, Arizona, with a complement of one person, a Private Bunn, who later became First Sergeant. The unit had an authorized strength of approximately two hundred personnel with all the tools and equipment essential to provide communications for a typical fighter or bomber unit headquarters and its detachments. The company trained at three stateside bases, Gowen Field, Idaho; Wendover Field, Utah; and Rapid City Army Air Base, South Dakota, before transferring to England in June 1943. They were renamed the 1077th Signal Company, Service Group and were assigned to Camp Cheddington, England. The 8th Air Force Composite Command was the first of a series of fighter and bomber units served by the company in England and Northern Ireland. Moving to Belgium with 1st Bombardment Division and the VIII AF Fighter Command in February 1945, the company was based at Charleroi, Belgium. From there they dispatched personnel to install and operate beacons and communications systems across the expanding front in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and Germany. They moved forward with the fliers and even participated in an infantry attack at Frislar.[3]

Post-WWII

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Returning to England in May 1945, the organization was assigned as a demobilization unit until its own inactivation, 4 December 1945. The 1077th was reconstituted as the 605th Signal Light Construction Company of the Ohio National Guard on 24 May 1946. However, sufficient people to achieve federal recognition were not assembled at its new home at the state Armory on East Mulberry Street in Springfield until 29 January 1948. Three officers and fifteen men were assigned to the new company. The mission and name changed, concurrent with the construction of a new facility at Springfield Municipal Airport. The buildings were located across the road from the bustling airport on land which became the home of a much larger unit, the 178th Fighter Group. The 605th was renamed the 269th Communications Squadron Operations, effective 1 July 1952. In October 1952, it was assigned to the newly formed 251st Communications Group.[3]

Lineage

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  • Constituted as the 77th Signal Platoon (Air Base) on 24 February 1942
Activated c. March 1942
Redesignated 77th Signal Company, Service Group in July 1942
Redesignated 1077th Signal Company, Service Gp, c. June 1943
Inactivated on 4 December 1945
  • Allotted to the National Guard on 24 May 1946 and redesignated 105 Signal Light Construction Company
Redesignation revoked and renumbered 605th Signal Light Construction Company
  • Activated on 2 December 1947
Federally recognized on 29 January 48
Redesignated 269th Communications Squadron, Operations on 1 July 1952
Redesignated 269th Communications Squadron, Relay Center on 29 August 1961
Redesignated 269th Communications Squadron, Radio Relay in 1965
Redesignated 269th Communications Squadron, Relay Center in 1967
Redesignated 269th Mobile Communications Squadron (AFCCP) on 16 March 1968
Reesignated 269th Mobile Communications Squadron (AFCH)
Redesignated 269th Combat Communications Flight (AFCH) on 1 April 1976
Redesignated 269th Combat Communications Squadron on 1 March 1982
Redesignated 269th Combat Information Systems Squadron on 1 July 1984
Redesignated 269th Combat Communications Squadron on 1 October 1986

Assignments

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Gaining Command

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Stations

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Commanders

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  • Lt Col Brian S. Marshall (7 Nov 2021–Present)
  • Lt Col Samantha J. Adducchio (3 June 2017 – 7 Nov 2021)[3]
  • Lt Col Bonnie L. Gamary (Feb 2017 – 3 June 2017)[7]
  • Lt Col Samantha J. Adducchio (Aug 2016 – Feb 2017)[7]
  • Lt Col Bonnie L. Gamary (1 April 2012 – Aug 2016)[7]
  • Lt Col William G. Robertson (28 Jan 2008 – 1 April 2012)[7]
  • Lt. Col John S. Hennessee (19 Sep 2006 – 27 Jan 2008)[7]
  • Maj William G. Robertson (1 Jun 2006 – 18 Sep 2006)[7]
  • Capt Steven C. Dudash (26 Jan 2006 – 31 May 2006)[7]
  • Lt Col Mark L Stout (31 Mar 1992 – 25 Jan 2006)[7]
  • Bobby L. Reed (19 May 1991 - 30 Mar 1992)[7]
  • William R. Reilly (12 Dec 1987 – 18 May 1991)[7]
  • Henry S. Youd (13 Apr 1987 – 12 Dec 1987)[7]
  • James B. Wiley (10 Jul 1984 – 12 Apr 1987)<[7]
  • Robert E. Canter (10 Apr 1983 – 9 Jul 1984)[7]
  • William R. Soeller (1 Dec 1973 – 9 Apr 1983)[7]
  • Joseph A. McGuire (11 Jan 1972 – 30 Nov 1973)[7]
  • Richard E. Bennett (1 Apr 1968 – 10 Jan 1972)[7]
  • Herbert E. Moore (1 Jan 1965 – 31 Mar 1968)[7]
  • Clarence M. Flatter (23 Oct 1961 – 31 Dec 1964)[7]
  • Stanley T. Carter (17 Jan 1961 – 22 Oct 1961)[7]
  • Herbert E. Moore (17 Oct 1960 – 16 Jan 1961)[7]
  • David J. Rothery (6 Aug 1957 – 16 Oct 1960)[7]
  • Oris O. Trinkle (1 Apr 1955 – 5 Aug 1957)[7]
  • Davis E. Dean (12 Nov 1952 – 31 Mar 1955)[7]
  • Ramie E. Adams Jr. (1 May 1951 – 14 Nov 1952)[7]
  • Charles R. Stahl (18 Mar 1948 – 30 Apr 1951)[7]
  • William H. Brelsford (28 Jan 1948 – 17 Mar 1948)[7]

Awards

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Award streamer Award Dates Notes
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 1 November 1971 – 31 December 1972 269th Mobile Communications Squadron[8]
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 1 January 1980 – 31 December 1981 269th Combat Communications Flight[8]
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 1 January 1984 – 31 December 1985 269th Combat Information Systems Squadron[8]
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 1 January 1991 – 31 December 1992 269th Combat Communications Squadron[8]
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 1 June 1994 – 31 May 1996 269th Combat Communications Squadron[8]
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 1 April 1997 – 31 March 1999 269th Combat Communications Squadron[8]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Air National Guard: 178th Wing". 178th Wing Public Affairs. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
  2. ^ National Guard Bureau: "Ohio National Guard Fact Sheet", unknown date[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ a b c d USAF FOIA Request 200901064F, 1 June 2009
  4. ^ Air Force Historical Research Agency:"Tactical Air Command Fact Sheet", no date Archived 25 March 2009 at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ Air Force Historical Research Agency:"Air Combat Command Fact Sheet", no date Archived 25 March 2009 at the Wayback Machine
  6. ^ Air Force Historical Research Agency:"Air Force Space Command Fact Sheet", no date Archived 25 March 2009 at the Wayback Machine
  7. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa "Springfield ANGB Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport (ANG)". globalsecurity.org. 7 May 2011. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
  8. ^ a b c d e f "Air Force Personnel Services: Unit Awards". Air Force Personnel Center. Retrieved 25 April 2017. (search)
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