3rd Combat Communications Group

The 3rd Combat Communications Group (3rd CCG), nicknamed the "Third Herd," was activated in 1957 and has played a vital role in providing tactical communications and airfield support for the United States Air Force. Headquartered at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, the unit has deployed globally in support of operations such as Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, and humanitarian missions. The 3rd CCG specialized in rapidly deploying, installing, and operating communication systems vital for command and control in austere environments. The group was inactivated in 2013 as part of Air Force restructuring, but its legacy of excellence and readiness continues to influence combat communications doctrine.