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595th Space Group
Boeing E-4B Airborne Command Post
Active1970–1993; 2000–2013; 2016–present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
RoleCommand and Control
Part ofAir Force Global Strike Command
Garrison/HQOffutt Air Force Base
DecorationsAir Force Outstanding Unit Award
Commanders
Current
commander		Col. Robert Billings[1]
Insignia
595th Space Group emblem (approved 7 September 2007[2]

The 595th Command and Control Group is an active unit of the United States Air Force. It is organized under Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC), and its operations are centered at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. It was activated in a ceremony held on 6 October 2016.[1]

Mission

The mission of the 595th Command and Control Group is to consolidate the Air Force's portion of the nuclear triad, including Air Force nuclear command and control communications, under the auspices of Global Strike Command. Previously, portions of the Air Force's command and control of nuclear operations had been divided among AFGSC, Air Combat Command, and the Twentieth Air Force.

Units

The 595 CACG is composed of four squadrons:

The 1st Airborne Command and Control Squadron is the main operational unit of the group, and operates the Boeing E-4 National Airborne Command Post mission.

Other squadrons contributing to the unit's mission are the 595th Strategic Communications Squadron, the 595th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, and the 625th Strategic Operations Squadron.

Previous designations

  • 6595th Missile Test Group (1 May 1970 – 1 January 1988)[3]
  • 6595th Test and Evaluation Group (1 January 1988 – 14 September 1993)
  • 595th Test & Evaluation Group (1 April 2000 – 1 August 2002)
  • 595th Space Group (1 August 2002 – 1 April 2013)

Stations

Aircraft & Missiles Operated

Decorations

  • Air Force Outstanding Unit Award [4]
    • 1 Apr 1970-31 Mar 1971
    • 1 Apr 1971-31 Mar 1973
    • 15 Jan 1976-14 Jan 1978
    • 15 Jan 1978-30 Sep 1979
    • 1 Oct 1984-30 Sep 1986
    • 1 Jan 1990-30 Jun 1992

References

Notes
  1. ^ a b Hammes, SRA Rachel (4 October 2016). "595th Command and Control Group activates at Offutt". Air Force History Index. Retrieved 12 October 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ Robertson, Patsy , Lineage & Honors History of the 595 Space Group (AFSPC), Air Force Historical Research Agency, 6 April 2006
  3. ^ usafunithistory.com/PDF/0500/595%20SPACE%20GP.pdf
  4. ^ usafunithistory.com/PDF/0500/595%20SPACE%20GP.pdf

Bibliography

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