149th Combat Communications Squadron

The United States Air Force's 149th Combat Communications Squadron (149th CBCS) is an Air National Guard combat communications unit located at North Highlands Air National Guard Station, California.

149th Combat Communications Squadron
149th Combat Communications Squadron emblem
Active1946 – present
CountryUnited States
BranchUnited States Air Force
TypeCombat Communications
RoleCombat Support
Part ofAir National Guard/162d Combat Communications Group
Garrison/HQNorth Highlands ANGS, California
Decorations Global War on Terrorism-Service medal
Kosovo Service Medal[1]

History

The 149th CBCS deployed five IC4Us to support Hurricane Katrina's recovery effort. The task force was based at Belle Chasse Naval Air Station, Louisiana supporting Task Force Pelican—which includes three sub-task forces delivering a balanced mix of engineer, aviation, logistical, communication, security, and evacuation support to New Orleans' disaster stricken residents.[2]

Assignments

Major Command/Gaining Command

Wing/Group

Previous designations
  • 149th Combat Communications Squadron (???-Present)
  • 149th Aircraft Control and Warning Flight (1 February 1953-???)
  • 149th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron (24 May 1946 – 1 February 1953)

Bases stationed
  • North Highlands ANGS, California (???-Present)
  • Del Paso ANGB, Texas (???-???)
  • Ellington AFB, Texas (15 May 1951-1 February 1953)

See also

References
  1. DefenseLink: "MEMORANDUM FOR CORRESPONDENTS", 12 May 1999
  2. California National Guard: "CALIFORNIA MILITARY HISTORY PUBLICATION Number 20-116 'California National Guard Communication Innovation Bridges Hurricane Katrina Communication Gaps'", 8 September 2005


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