3d Space Communications Squadron
| 3rd Satellite Communications Squadron | |
|---|---|
3 SCS emblem | |
| Active | 1983-2002, 24 March 2022–present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Space Force |
| Type | Squadron |
| Role | Space domain awareness |
| Part of | Mission Delta 4 |
| Garrison/HQ | Buckley Space Force Base, Colorado, U.S. |
| Nickname | Ravens |
| Motto | ALWAYS VIGILANT |
| Decorations | AFOUA |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Maj James Hur |
The 3rd Satellite Communications Squadron (3 SCS) is a United States Space Force unit responsible for maintaining critical communication for missile warning. It is a part of Mission Delta 4 and headquartered at Buckley Space Force Base, Colorado. It was activated on 24 March 2022 after inactivating Space Delta 4, Detachment 1.[1][2] Formerly it was a space communications squadron located at Kapaun AS, Germany.[3]
Previous Designations
- 3d Space Communications Squadron (1 May 1992 – 1 August 2002)
- 3d Communications Squadron (1 August 1986 – 1 May 1992)
- Detachment 6, 1st Space Wing (1 May 1983 – 1 August 1986)
Assignments
Major Command
- Air Force Space Command (1 August 1986 – 1 August 2002)
Numbered Air Force
- 14th Air Force (1 July 1993 – 1 August 2002)
Wing/Group
- 21st Space Wing (15 May 1992 – 1 August 2002)
- 1st Space Wing (1 August 1986 – 15 May 1992)
Locations
Commanders
- Lt Col Susan A. Goodrich (c. August 1994)[6]
- Maj Luke Basham, 24 March 2022 – 23 June 2023[1]
- Maj James Hur, 23 June 2023–present
Decorations
- Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
- 1 May 1983 – 30 April 1984[7] (as Det 6, 1st Space Wing)
References
- ^ a b "Space Delta 4, Detachment 1, Deactivates [sic], Then Reactivates as 3rd Space Communications Squ". Space Operations Command (SpOC). 9 May 2022.
- ^ "Space Delta 4". United States Space Force. Archived from the original on 12 January 2026. Retrieved 8 February 2026.
- ^ "Space Delta 4, Detachment 1, Deactivates, Then Reactivates as 3rd Space Communications Squ". Buckley Space Force Base. Archived from the original on 15 March 2025. Retrieved 8 February 2026.
- ^ AFHRA FOIA Request 2009-01444, 23 June 2009
- ^ USAFPatches.com: "3d Space Communications Squadron"
- ^ AFHRA FOIA Request 2009-00061: 21st Space Wing Roster of Key Personnel (as of 31 December 1996)
- ^ AFSPC Special Order GA-10, 2001