1961st Communications Group

The **1961st Communications Group** was a United States Air Force unit established to provide communications and information systems support for military operations. Activated during the Cold War, it played a key role in maintaining secure and reliable communications for U.S. forces stationed in the Pacific region, particularly in Japan. The group was headquartered at Clark Air Base in the Philippines and later at South Ruislip Air Station in the United Kingdom, adapting to changing strategic needs. Throughout its service, the 1961st Communications Group contributed to operational effectiveness during critical periods, ensuring the flow of vital information for command and control. The unit was eventually inactivated as part of broader communications command restructuring.