5th Combat Communications Group

• Origins in World War II: The 5th Combat Communications Group traces its lineage back to the 5th Airways and Air Communications Service Squadron, activated in 1942, supporting WWII air operations. • Nickname "Mobility Warriors": The unit is often called the "Mobility Warriors" due to its rapid deployment capability for providing communications in austere environments. • Home at Robins AFB: The group is based at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, and is part of Air Force Space Command (previously Air Combat Command). • Operation Desert Storm: The 5th CCG played a crucial role in Operation Desert Storm, deploying rapidly to establish communications for coalition air operations. • Global Deployments: The unit has deployed to more than 35 countries, supporting humanitarian, peacekeeping, and combat missions worldwide. • First Responders in Crisis: The 5th CCG was among the first units to provide critical communications support after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. • Technological Innovation: The group has pioneered the use of satellite-based and wireless communications in deployed environments. • Joint Operations: The 5th CCG regularly supports joint and combined exercises, working alongside Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and allied forces. • Unit Awards: The group has earned numerous Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards for its operational excellence and contributions to national security. • Training the Best: The 5th CCG is a hub for advanced training in expeditionary communications, preparing airmen for rapid deployment anywhere in the world.