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5th Space Warning Squadron

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Active
  
19??-1999

Type
  
Space Operations

Country
  
United States

Role
  
Missile Warning

5th Space Warning Squadron

Branch
  
United States Air Force

Part of
  
AFSPC/14 AF/21st Space Wing

The United States Air Force's 5th Space Warning Squadron (5 SWS) was a missile warning unit located at Woomera AS, Australia. It used to be known as the 5th Defense Space Communications Squadron.

Contents

Commanders

  • Col John Harris (1993–1995)
  • Col Henry W. Poburka (12 Jul 1995-1997)

    • Decorations

  • Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
  • 1 Jan 2000-31 Aug 2001
  • 1 Jan 1999-31 Dec 1999
  • 1 Oct 1995-30 Sep 1997
  • 1 Oct 1992-30 Sep 1994
  • 1 Sep 1989-31 Aug 1991
  • 2 May 1973-1 May 1976
  • 17 Nov 1971-1 May 1973

    • References

    5th Space Warning Squadron Wikipedia
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