3d Space Communications Squadron
| 3d Space Communications Squadron | |
|---|---|
 3d Space Communications Squadron emblem | |
| Active | 1983-2002 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Type | Communications |
| Role | Satellite Communications |
| Part of | AFSPC/14 AF/21st Space Wing |
| Garrison/HQ | Kapaun AS, Germany[1] |
| Motto | ALWAYS VIGILANT |
| Decorations |  AFOUA |
The United States Space Force's 3d Space Communications Squadron (3 SCS) is a space communications squadron located at Kapaun AS, Germany.[2]
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
- Air Force Space Command (1 August 1986 – 1 August 2002)
Numbered Air Force
- 14th Air Force (1 July 1993 – 1 August 2002)
Wing/Group
- 21st Space Wing (15 May 1992 – 1 August 2002)
- 1st Space Wing (1 August 1986 – 15 May 1992)
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Location
Commanders
- Lt Col Susan A. Goodrich (c. August 1994)[4]
Decorations
- Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
- 1 May 1983 – 30 April 1984[5] (as Det 6, 1st Space Wing)
References
- ^ USAFPatches.com: "3d Space Communications Squadron"
- ^ "Space Delta 4, Detachment 1, Deactivates, Then Reactivates as 3rd Space Communications Squ". Buckley Space Force Base. Archived from the original on 15 March 2025. Retrieved 8 February 2026.
- ^ AFHRA FOIA Request 2009-01444, 23 June 2009
- ^ AFHRA FOIA Request 2009-00061: 21st Space Wing Roster of Key Personnel (as of 31 December 1996)
- ^ AFSPC Special Order GA-10, 2001
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