Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 28
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| Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 28 | |
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 MTACS-28 Insignia |
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| Active | October 1, 1947 - present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | USMC |
| Role | Aviation command & control |
| Part of | Marine Air Control Group 28 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing |
| Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point |
| Engagements | Operation Desert Storm Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Iraqi Freedom |
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| Current commander |
LtCol P. L. Hernandez |
Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 28 (MTACS-28) is a United States Marine Corps aviation command and control unit based at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. They provide the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wings tactical headquarters and command other units within Marine Air Control Group 28.
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[edit] Mission
Provide equipment, maintenance, and operations for the Tactical Air Command Center (TACC) of the Aviation Combat Element (ACE), as a component of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF). Equip, man, operate, and maintain the Current Operations Section of the TACC. Provide and maintain a facility for the TACC Future Operations Section; and install and maintain Associated Automated Systems.
[edit] History
Activated October 1, 1947 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina as Headquarters Squadron 2, 2d Marine Aircraft Wing, Fleet Marine Force. Elements participated in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, Southwest Asia, August 1990 – March 1991
Re-designated May 1, 1993 as Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 28, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic.
Detachments and Elements Participated in Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Southern Watch, Operation Iraqi Freedom.
[edit] Awards
- Joint Meritorious Unit Award
- Meritorious Unit Commendation with three bronze stars
- National Defense Service Medal with two bronze stars
[edit] See also
[edit] References
This article incorporates text in the public domain from the United States Marine Corps.
- MTACS-28's official website. Retrieved on 2007-01-18.
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