2nd Navigation Warfare Squadron | |
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Active | 1962–1967; 1985–present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Space Force |
Role | Global Positioning System Command and Control |
Part of | Mission Delta 31 |
Garrison/HQ | Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado |
Motto(s) | Pathways for Peace (1988-present) |
Engagements | Global War on Terrorism |
Decorations | Air Force Outstanding Unit Award[1] |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Lt Col Jeremy Parr |
Notable commanders | DeAnna Burt |
Insignia | |
Former 2nd Space Operations Squadron emblem | |
2d Satellite Control Squadron emblem (approved 6 May 1988)[2][3] |
The 2nd Navigation Warfare Squadron (2 NWS) is a United States Space Force unit responsible for operating the Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite constellation, which provides global navigation, time transfer, and nuclear detonation detection. It is a component of Space Operations Command's Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Integrated Mission Delta (Provisional) and headquartered at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado.
The squadron is augmented by reserve personnel from the 19th Space Operations Squadron, part of the 310th Space Wing.