224th Joint Communications \\ Squadron The 224th Joint Communications Support Squadron (JCSS) provides communications support as directed by the United States Transportation C ommand, Air Force Space Command, and Ga. DoD. It is one of six active, reserve and Air National Guard units assigned to the Joint Communications Support Element. In 2013, the 224th JCSS mobilized 20 percent of its Airmen for a six-month rotational deployment in support of operational requirements in the U.S Central Command’s area of responsibility. Four Bronze Stars, ten Joint Service Commendation Medals, and eight Joint Service
283rd Combat Communications Squadron G e o r g i a’s 2 8 3 r d C o m b a t C ommunications S quadron is responsible for “first-in” rapid deployment and “build-up” of an integrated force with state-of-theart communications equipment and multi-skilled personnel. The unit provides scalable command and control, i nte l l i ge n c e, s u r ve i l l an c e an d reconnaissance,and information operationscapabilities to expeditionary air and space forces for any contingency operation. The 283rd CCS recently returned from a six-month Joint
Achievement Medals were awarded to 224th Airman for contributions to the success of numerous direct action combat missions of supported Joint Task Forces. During this deployment, the 224th embarked on a five-month humanitarian mission aboard the USS Pearl Harbor to six IndoPacific countries in Samoa, Tonga, the Marshall Islands, Kiribati, the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea. Their actions enabled the command element to provide remote communications and track move ments of 793 p ers onnel t hroug hout t he mission. The squadron’s level of support to civil authorities in 2013 was also impressive, providing direct support to U.S. Northern Command and Cyber Command homeland defense missions. The Citizen-Airmen of the 224th JCSS consistently displayed
unwaver ing commit ment and preparedness to respond to both domestic and federal missions. The men and women of the 224th s h ow e d p r o f e s s i o n a l i s m a n d dedication, responding to both contingency and humanitarian operations while maintaining readiness to respond to any possible domestic threat. Additionally, the squadron generously responded to community needs, donating more than 500 hours, $20,000 and 57 pints of blood, to a variety of charities. They continue to personify the Citizen Soldier on the battlefield and in the local community.
Expeditionary Tasking in Southwest Asia. Located in Marietta, Ga., the 283rd is perfectly situated for a quick response anywhere in the region.
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