The

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's 153d Command and Control Squadron (153 CACS) is a command and control unit located at

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Mission

The 153d Command and Control Squadron (153 CACS) mobilizes communications, automated data processing, and combat logistics for United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) commanders.

History

4th Command and Control Squadron

Air Force Space Command transferred the 4th Command and Control Squadron (4 CACS) to the

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on 2 July 2002, with the activation of the 153 CACS and the inactivation of 4 CACS.

721st Mobile Command and Control Squadron

The 721st Mobile Command and Control Squadron (721 MCCS) was reassigned from the 721st Support Group (

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), to the 90th Operations Group, 90th Space Wing (

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) on 1 July 1999. The 153 CACS inherited equipment and mission from the 721 MCCS when the latter unit was inactivated in 1998.

Logo Significance

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used by ancient armies. Kings and great nobles used the trumpet to call their martial forces to war as well as to control their movements on the battlefield. Thus, the symbols of the mobile warrior and the military horn are significant for the 721st Mobile Command and Control Squadron. Further, the color white on the unit shield traditionally denotes honor while the color red implies valor and even the blood of life or spirit of self-sacrifice. Both the color red and the horn tie the 721 MCCS to an early medieval legend, that of "

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and the Horn" at the Battle of

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in 778.

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, king of the Franks, began to return home to

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across the Pyrenees Mountains while Sir

guarded the rear of his army some distance behind. If ambushed by the enemy,

had been instructed to blow the trumpet and

would charge to his assistance.

was indeed attacked, and in overwhelming numbers.

faced a terrible decision: if he called in

's forces, all of the army faced destruction, or if he did not sound the trumpet

and the main army would continue to safety while he and his tiny command would surely die. Gallantly,

and his men put the war horn away and prepared to make their last stand. The next day

learned of the

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deed and named Sir

the greatest of his

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Previous designations

* 153d Command and Control Squadron (1998 – present) * 721st Mobile Command and Control Squadron (???-1 July 1999) * 153d Air Control Squadron

Bases stationed

(1998 – present)

Equipment Operated

*Mobile Consolidated Command Center (1998 – present)

Decorations

* Air Force Outstanding Unit Award **1 October 1995 – 30 September 1997AFSPC Special Order GA-09, 1 November 1997 (as the 721 MCCS)

References

External links

Wyoming Air National Guard
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