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Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 28 (MTACS-28) was a
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aviation command and control unit based at
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. They provided the
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s tactical headquarters and commanded other units within
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. The unit was deactivated on 18 November 2022 as part of reshaping the United States Marine Corps.


Mission

Provide equipment, maintenance, and operations for the Tactical Air Command Center (TACC) of the Aviation Combat Element (ACE), as a component of the
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(MAGTF). Equip, man, operate, and maintain the Current Operations Section of the TACC. Provide and maintain a facility for the TACC Future Operations Section; and install and maintain Associated Automated Systems.


History

Activated 1 October 1947 at
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as Headquarters Squadron 2, 2d Marine Aircraft Wing, Fleet Marine Force. Elements participated in
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, Southwest Asia, August 1990 – March 1991 Re-designated 1 May 1993 as Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 28, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic. Detachments and Elements Participated in
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. This unit was officially decommissioned on November 18, 2022 with a ceremony held at Miller’s Landing on MCAS Cherry Point.


Unit awards

A unit citation or commendation is an award bestowed upon an organization for the action cited. Members of the unit who participated in said actions are allowed to wear on their uniforms the awarded unit citation. MTACS-28 has been presented with the following awards:


See also

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Notes


References

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MTACS-28's official website
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