850th Space Communications Squadron

850th Space Communications Squadron
850th Space Communications Squadron inactivation ceremony
Active1997–2006
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
RoleCommunications
Part ofAir Force Space Command
Motto(s)Maintaining the High Frontier[1]
DecorationsAir Force Outstanding Unit Award
Insignia
850th Space Communications Squadron emblem[1]

The 850th Space Communications Squadron is an inactive United States Air Force unit. It was a component of the 50th Network Operations Group, 50th Space Wing, Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado. The squadron was activated 1 December 1997 as the 850th Communications Squadron and redesignated the 850th Space Communications Squadron on 1 October 2002. It was deactivated on 31 January 2006,[2] most of its functions and personnel having been incorporated into the 50th Space Communications Squadron.

  1. ^ a b "850th Space Communications Squadron". The Institute of Heraldry. Archived from the original on 18 October 2016.
  2. ^ Branum, SSG Don (2 February 2006). "850th SCS inactivates at ceremony". Satellite Flyer. p. 3. Archived from the original on 6 February 2012. Retrieved 14 October 2016.