22nd Special Tactics Squadron
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Garrison/HQ | McChord Air Force Base ) |
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Commanders | |
Current commander | Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Catino |
Insignia | |
22nd Special Tactics Squadron emblem (approved 16 July 1999)[1] | |
1722nd Combat Control Squadron emblem (approved c. December 1986)[2] |
The 22nd Special Tactics Squadron is a
Constituted and activated in 1984 as the 1722nd Combat Control Squadron at
History
The 1722d Combat Control Squadron was constituted and activated on 1 July 1984 at
On 1 May 1996, the squadron was redesignated the 22d Special Tactics Squadron and became part of the
In June 2014, Lieutenant Colonel Michael Evancic took command of the squadron, replacing Colonel Thad Allen.
Lineage
- Constituted as 1722d Combat Control Squadron and activated on 1 July 1984
- Redesignated 62d Combat Control Squadron on 1 June 1992
- Redesignated 22d Special Tactics Squadron on 1 May 1996[1]
Assignments
- Twenty-Second Air Force, 1 July 1984
- 1725th Combat Control Group, 1 March 1991
- 62d Operations Group, 1 June 1992
- 720th Special Tactics Group, 1 May 1996–present[1]
Stations
- McChord Air Force Base, now part of (Joint Base Lewis–McChord), 1 July 1984–present[1]
Awards and campaigns
Award streamer | Award | Dates | Notes |
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Gallant Unit Citation | 1 January 2006 – 31 December 2007 | 22d Special Tactics Squadron[1] | |
Air Force Meritorious Unit Award | 1 January 2008 – 30 September 2009 | 22d Special Tactics Squadron[1] | |
Air Force Meritorious Unit Award | 1 October 2009–30 September 2011 | 22d Special Tactics Squadron[1] | |
Combat "V" Device |
1 September 2001 – 31 August 2003 | 22nd Special Tactics Squadron[1] | |
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award | 1 July 1986 – 30 June 1988 | 1722d Combat Control Squadron[1] | |
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award | 14 June – 3 July 1991 | 1722d Combat Control Squadron[1] | |
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award | 1 August 1995 – 31 July 1997 | 22d Special Tactics Squadron[1] | |
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award | 1 August 1997 – 31 July 1999 | 22d Special Tactics Squadron[1] | |
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award | 1 September 1999 – 31 August 2001 | 22d Special Tactics Squadron[1] | |
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award | 1 October 2012 – 30 September 2014 | 22d Special Tactics Squadron[1] |
Armed Forces Expeditionary Streamer | Campaign | Dates | Notes |
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Panama | 20 December 1989 – 31 January 1990 | 1722d Combat Control Squadron[1] |
Campaign Streamer | Campaign | Dates | Notes |
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Liberation and Defense of Kuwait | 17 January 1991 – 11 April 1991 | 1722d Combat Control Squadron[1] | |
Consolidation II | 1 October 2006 – 30 November 2009 | 22d Special Tactics Squadron[1] | |
Consolidation III | 1 December 2009 – 30 June 2011 | 22d Special Tactics Squadron[1] | |
Iraqi Sovereignty | 1 January 2009 – 31 August 2010 | 22d Special Tactics Squadron[1] | |
Iraqi New Dawn | 1 September 2010 – 15 December 2011 | 22d Special Tactics Squadron[1] |
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v Dollman, David (15 May 2017). "22 Special Tactics Squadron (AFSOC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
- ^ "Approved insignia for: 1722nd Combat Control Squadron". National Archives Catalog. 3 December 1986. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ Towle, Mikaley (23 July 2015). "'Thunder' rolls at Fort Irwin". www.acc.af.mil. US Air Force Air Combat Command. Retrieved 20 June 2023. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ "140505-F-RP072-1222". USASOC News Service. 5 May 2014. Retrieved 20 June 2023. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ Cooper, Amy (20 December 2007). "Combat controllers receive Silver Star, Bronze Stars, Purple Hearts, Air Force Combat Action Medals". Air Force Special Operations Command Public Affairs. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
- ^ Wicker, Kirsten (30 April 2010). "Combat controllers contributions honored in ceremony: Silver Stars, Bronze Stars, Purple Hearts awarded to 11 Airmen". 62d Airlift Wing Public Affairs. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
- ^ Marquez, Belena S. (29 January 2013). "AF's most combat-decorated unit since Vietnam War honors latest heroes". Air Force Special Operations Command Public Affairs. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
- ^ Jackson, Russ (4 June 2014). "The 22nd Special Tactics Squadron welcomes a new commander". 62d Airlift Wing Public Affairs. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
- ^ Jackson, Russ (16 July 2014). "Airmen and Soldiers conduct joint training". 62d Airlift Wing Public Affairs. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
- ^ Jackson, Russ (19 August 2014). "Silver Star awarded to 22nd STS Airman". 62d Airlift Wing Public Affairs. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
- ^ Savage, Craig (17 December 2014). "PJ's extraordinary heroism earns an Air Force Cross". Air Force News Service. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
- ^ Chacon, Tim (9 February 2015). "Deployed Special Tactics Airmen support African orphanage". 62d Airlift Wing Public Affairs. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
- ^ Conroy, Ryan (16 November 2016). "Combat controller continues Special Tactics legacy of valor". 24th Special Operations Wing Public Affairs. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
- ^ Jimenez, Jacob (1 August 2017). "Airmen learn about joint leadership". 62d Airlift Wing Public Affairs. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
External links
- Wivell, Todd (12 September 2012). "McChord Field, family, friends remember combat controller". 62nd Airlift Wing Public Affairs. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
- Young, Leah (16 June 2010). "Special Tactics Squadron double amputee makes historic jump". 62nd Airlift Wing Public Affairs. Retrieved 24 September 2017.