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224th Joint Communications Support Squadron | |
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Active | 1 July 1952–present[1] |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force Georgia Air National Guard |
Role | Rapid deployable communications |
Part of | Joint Communications Support Element |
Garrison/HQ | Brunswick, Georgia |
Website | Official website |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Lieutenant Colonel Ryan Lathan |
Insignia | |
Stylized version of the squadron's emblem | The large five point star represent the rapid satellite communications reaching out to all. The smaller four stars represent the four military branches they serve. The rainbow represents the unit’s location in the Golden Isles of Georgia.[1] |
The 224th Joint Communications Support Squadron (224th JCSS), located in Brunswick, Georgia, provides deployable tactical communications for Joint Task Force (JTF) Headquarters and Joint Special Operations Task Force (JSOTF) Headquarters. It can operate in environments without a reliable terrestrial network. The squadron operationally reports to the Joint Communications Support Element of the Joint Enabling Capabilities Command—a direct reporting unit of U.S. Transportation Command—at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.