282nd CBCS

The 282nd Combat Communications Squadron (282nd CBCS) is a unit of the Rhode Island Air National Guard, based at North Smithfield Air National Guard Station. Established in 1952, the squadron has provided vital tactical communications and information systems support to U.S. military operations both at home and abroad. Over its history, the 282nd CBCS has deployed personnel and equipment in support of contingencies such as Operation Desert Storm, Operation Enduring Freedom, and humanitarian missions. Renowned for its technical expertise and readiness, the unit continues to play a crucial role in enabling command and control capabilities for joint and coalition forces.