Description
Computer made/mounted on velcro 3.5 inch-90mm
7th COMMUNICATIONS SQUADRON (ACC)
Lineage. Constituted 7 Communications Squadron, Bombardment, Heavy on 20 Jul 1948. Activated on 1 Aug 1948. Redesignated 7 Communications Squadron on 16 Mar 1950. Inactivated on 16 Feb 1951. Activated on 14 Feb 1952. Inactivated on 16 Jun 1952. Activated on 21 May 1968. Organized on 2 Jul 1968. Inactivated on 31 Dec 1972. Activated on 1 Sep 1991. Inactivated on 1 Jul 1993. Activated on 1 Oct 1993.
Assignments. 7 Air Base Group, 1 Aug 1948-16 Feb 1951. 7 Bombardment Wing, 14 Feb-16 Jun 1952. 7 Combat Support Group, 2 Jul 1968-31 Dec 1972. 7 Support Group, 1 Sep 1991-1 Jul 1993. 7 Support Group, 1 Oct 1993-.
Stations. Carswell AFB, TX, 1 Aug 1948-16 Feb 1951. Carswell AFB, TX, 14 Feb-16 Jun 1952. Carswell AFB, TX, 2 Jul 1968-31 Dec 1972. Carswell AFB, TX, 1 Sep 1991-1 Jul 1993. Dyess AFB, TX, 1 Oct 1993-.
Operations. Plans, installs, operates and maintains the full spectrum of joint communications systems and knowledge management services, computer and Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP), data network connectivity, visual teleconferencing (VTC), fixed and mobile voice, public address and emergency mass notification, airfield meteorological and navigational (METNAV) aids, ground-to-air communications, computer security (COMSEC) management, records management, and official mail and postal services.
Service Streamers. None.
Campaign Streamers. None.
Armed Forces Expeditionary Streamers. None.
Decorations. Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards: 1 Jun 1996-31 May 1998; 1 Jun 1998-31 May 2000.
Emblem. Approved on 4 Dec 1996; latest rendering, 22 Aug 2019.