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's 236th Combat Communications Squadron (236 CBCS) is an

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combat communications unit located at

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. It is part of the Louisiana Air National Guard. In late 2011, approximately 30 members of the squadron deployed to

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Assignments

Major Command/Gaining Command

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(1953–1979) *

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(1979–1993?) *

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/ 254th Combat Communications Group (1978–present) *

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(?–present)

Previous designations

*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

* New Orleans Airport (1953–1954) * Hammond Airport (1954–present)

Equipment Operated

* 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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: 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; 1 October 2006 – 30 September 2008.NGB G-32, 2009 Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Streamer

Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Streamer

Emblem

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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.

References

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External links

236th Combat Communications Squadron (official website)
Combat Communications 0236 Squadrons of the United States Air National Guard Military units and formations in Louisiana