456 CSG Hq Squadron

The 456th Combat Support Group (CSG) Headquarters Squadron was activated during the Cold War era to provide essential administrative and logistical support to the 456th CSG and its subordinate units. Stationed at Beale Air Force Base, California, the squadron played a critical role in maintaining the operational readiness of reconnaissance and bomber wings, particularly those operating the B-52 Stratofortress and later the SR-71 Blackbird. Throughout its service, the unit supported numerous exercises and real-world missions, ensuring smooth daily operations and rapid response capabilities. The 456th CSG Hq Squadron was eventually inactivated as part of broader Air Force organizational restructuring in the late 20th century.