842nd Mission Support Squadron

The 842nd Mission Support Squadron was activated in 1994 as part of the U.S. Air Force's ongoing effort to streamline support operations for combat and contingency units. Stationed at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, the squadron provided essential services including personnel management, logistics, communications, and civil engineering support. Throughout its history, the 842nd played a crucial role in ensuring the readiness and effectiveness of deployed airmen during overseas operations, including Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. The unit earned multiple commendations for its exemplary support capabilities before being inactivated in 2012 as part of broader Air Force restructuring efforts.