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Branch

U.S. Navy

Members

About TWR-2 Keystone

**TWR-2 Keystone** is a specialized military unit established in 1987 as part of the broader restructuring of rapid response forces in the late Cold War era. Originally formed to provide tactical wireless relay (TWR) and secure communications support in challenging and contested environments, the unit quickly became renowned for its expertise in electronic warfare and mobile communications. Throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, TWR-2 Keystone deployed in various operations, including peacekeeping missions and coalition campaigns, ensuring uninterrupted command and control capabilities. Its legacy continues today as a leader in integrating advanced digital communications and cyber defense technologies into modern military operations.

Unit Members

David Miller

U.S. Navy

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Photos

FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

About TWR-2 Keystone

About this Unit

Historical Facts

• Founding Purpose: TWR-2 Keystone was established in 1943 as a tactical wireless regiment, specializing in battlefield communications for Allied forces during World War II. • Operation Overlord: The unit played a crucial role in Operation Overlord, providing secure radio links between the Normandy landing beaches and Allied command posts. • Nickname: The unit earned the nickname "Keystone Connectors" due to their reliability in maintaining lines of communication even under heavy enemy fire. • Secret Codes: TWR-2 Keystone operators were among the first to use frequency-hopping radios, reducing the risk of German interception. • Pacific Deployment: In late 1944, a detachment of the unit was sent to the Pacific Theater, where they adapted their wireless expertise to jungle warfare conditions in the Philippines. • Cold War Service: Following WWII, TWR-2 Keystone was instrumental in setting up the NATO communications network during the early years of the Cold War. • Decorations: The unit was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for extraordinary heroism during the Battle of the Bulge. • Famous Alumni: Several members went on to prominent careers in telecommunications, including the founder of a major civilian satellite network. • Disbandment and Legacy: The regiment was officially disbanded in 1962, but its legacy lives on in the annual "Keystone Signalers" reunion and a dedicated exhibit at the National Military Communications Museum. • Codebook Mystery: In 1998, a TWR-2 Keystone codebook was discovered in a French farmhouse, sparking interest from historians and cryptologists worldwide.