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824th Combat Support Group

U.S. Air Force

The 824th Combat Support Group was an Air Force unit activated in 1966 at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, as part of the United States' response to increasing tensions in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. The group provided vital base operating support, including security, engineering, supply, and services, to both permanent and deployed forces. Its mission was to ensure the readiness and sustainability of air operations in the Pacific theater. The 824th Combat Support Group was inactivated in 1971 as the U.S. adjusted its force posture in the region.

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Formation and Purpose: The 824th Combat Support Group (CSG) was established to provide base operations and support functions for U.S. Air Force units, particularly during the Cold War era.
Location: The group was primarily stationed at Turner Air Force Base, Georgia, which was an important Strategic Air Command (SAC) installation.
Activation Date: The 824th CSG was activated on 2 February 1963, coinciding with the reorganization of Turner AFB under SAC control.
Support to Bombardment Wing: The group provided logistical, administrative, and operational support to the 484th Bombardment Wing, which operated B-52 Stratofortress bombers and KC-135 Stratotankers.
Role in Strategic Air Command: As part of SAC, the 824th CSG played a crucial role in maintaining the readiness of America’s nuclear deterrent forces during the height of the Cold War.
Key Components: The group consisted of squadrons such as the Civil Engineering Squadron, Security Police Squadron, and Services Squadron, which ensured the base remained mission-ready.
Notable Exercises: The 824th CSG participated in strategic readiness exercises, simulating rapid deployment and emergency response scenarios to test and improve its capabilities.
Humanitarian Efforts: Members of the group contributed to disaster relief and community support operations in Georgia, enhancing civil-military relations.
Inactivation: The 824th Combat Support Group was inactivated on 25 June 1967, following the closure of Turner AFB as part of post-Cold War drawdowns.
Legacy: Though inactivated, the 824th CSG’s history is preserved in Air Force records, illustrating the vital role of support units in sustaining operational missions and base communities.

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824th Combat Support Group

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ALLAN DAVIS

U.S. Air Force Veteran · 1968 - 1971

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Maynard L. Vezina

U.S. Air Force · 1969 - 1973

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Charles Bonner

U.S. Air Force Veteran · 1968 - 1970

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About 824th Combat Support Group

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Formation and Purpose: The 824th Combat Support Group (CSG) was established to provide base operations and support functions for U.S. Air Force units, particularly during the Cold War era.
Location: The group was primarily stationed at Turner Air Force Base, Georgia, which was an important Strategic Air Command (SAC) installation.
Activation Date: The 824th CSG was activated on 2 February 1963, coinciding with the reorganization of Turner AFB under SAC control.
Support to Bombardment Wing: The group provided logistical, administrative, and operational support to the 484th Bombardment Wing, which operated B-52 Stratofortress bombers and KC-135 Stratotankers.
Role in Strategic Air Command: As part of SAC, the 824th CSG played a crucial role in maintaining the readiness of America’s nuclear deterrent forces during the height of the Cold War.
Key Components: The group consisted of squadrons such as the Civil Engineering Squadron, Security Police Squadron, and Services Squadron, which ensured the base remained mission-ready.
Notable Exercises: The 824th CSG participated in strategic readiness exercises, simulating rapid deployment and emergency response scenarios to test and improve its capabilities.
Humanitarian Efforts: Members of the group contributed to disaster relief and community support operations in Georgia, enhancing civil-military relations.
Inactivation: The 824th Combat Support Group was inactivated on 25 June 1967, following the closure of Turner AFB as part of post-Cold War drawdowns.
Legacy: Though inactivated, the 824th CSG’s history is preserved in Air Force records, illustrating the vital role of support units in sustaining operational missions and base communities.