Air Force Communications Command

The Air Force Communications Command (AFCC) was established in 1961, evolving from earlier Air Force communications organizations to centralize and manage global communications and information systems for the United States Air Force. Headquartered at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, AFCC played a critical role in providing secure, reliable command, control, and communications (C3) support during the Cold War and beyond. The command oversaw the development, installation, and maintenance of communication networks, radar sites, and computer systems vital to Air Force operations worldwide. In 1991, AFCC was redesignated as the Air Force Command, Control, Communications, and Computer Agency (AFCCC), reflecting its expanding mission in the information age.