2016th Communications Squadron

The 2016th Communications Squadron was a unit of the United States Air Force responsible for providing vital communications support to its assigned installation and operational commands. Activated during the Cold War era, the squadron played a critical role in maintaining secure and reliable communications channels, supporting both routine operations and emergency contingencies. Stationed at various times at locations such as Nakhon Phanom Royal Thai Air Force Base in Thailand, the squadron contributed significantly to U.S. military efforts in Southeast Asia, particularly during the Vietnam War. The 2016th Communications Squadron was eventually inactivated as part of post-war drawdowns and reorganizations within the Air Force communications structure.