| 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(s) | ALWAYS VIGILANT | 
| Decorations | |
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
- 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)
 
Location
Commanders
- Lt Col Susan A. Goodrich (c. August 1994)[3]
 
Decorations
- Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 
- 1 May 1983 – 30 April 1984[4] (as Det 6, 1st Space Wing)
 
 
References
- ↑ USAFPatches.com: "3d Space Communications Squadron"
 - ↑ 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
 
External links
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