| 280th Special Operations Communications Squadron | |
|---|---|
 280th Combat Communications Squadron Insignia | |
| Active | 1959 – present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Type | Special Operations Communications |
| Role | Special Ops Combat Support[1] |
| Part of | AFSOC / ANG / 226th Combat Communications Group |
| Garrison/HQ | Hall Air Guard Station, Alabama[2] |
| Nickname(s) | "The Warriors Voice" |
| Motto(s) | "Vox Bellatorum" (current) "Communications for Peace" (old) |
| Engagements | "Operation Allied Force"
"Operation Desert Shield" "Operation Enduring Freedom" "Operation Iraqi Freedom" "Operation New Dawn" "Resolute Support Mission" |
| Decorations |  AFOUA AFOEA |
The Air National Guard's 280th Special Operations Communications Squadron (280th SOCS) is a communications unit located at Hall Air Guard Station, Dothan Regional Airport, Alabama.[2] The 280th SOCS provides tactical communication services to state, military and federal agencies utilizing state of the art information systems. The 280th SOCS provides over 44% of Air Force Special Operations Command's deployed communications capabilities.[3][4]
- ^ Stars and Stripes: "Transport to rescue, Air Force special operations forces do the job", 12 Oct 2001
- ^ a b Air National Guard Locations
- ^ Air Force Special Operations Command Public Affairs: "School children send patriotic support to 'home team'", 11 Sep 2002
- ^ Air Force Special Operations Command Public Affairs: "353rd SOG Airmen train Guard counterparts", 22 Aug 2008 Archived 15 September 2008 at the Wayback Machine