| 285th Civil Engineering Squadron | |
|---|---|
 Radio transmitter of the 285th Combat Communications Squadron | |
| Active | 7 May 1980 - Present |
| Country |
 United States |
| Allegiance |
 U.S. Virgin Islands |
| Branch |
 Air National Guard |
| Type | Civil Engineering |
| Role | USSOUTHCOM combat support |
| Part of | Air National Guard |
| Garrison/HQ | St Croix ANGS, United States Virgin Islands |
| Insignia | |
| Emblem of the 285th Combat Communications Squadron |
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The United States Air Force's 285th Civil Engineering Squadron (285 CES) is an Air National Guard civil engineering unit located at St Croix ANGS. It is in a two-year transition period to a Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force mission.
History[]
On 7 May 1980 the 285th Combat Communications Flight (CMBTCF) was established, creating the first unit of the Virgin Islands Air National Guard. The flight was upgraded to a squadron in 1996 and made a name for itself following the devastation of Hurricane Hugo to the region in 1989, when the unit and its installation became the heart of recovery operations for St. Croix.[1]
 2012 change of command |
Over the years, the unit has been involved in several contingency operations, to include Joint Endeavor, Uphold Democracy, Joint Forge, and both Iraqi and Enduring Freedom.
On 3 March 2012 the unit was redesignated a Civil Engineering Squadron after losing its communications mission.
Assignments[]
Major command/gaining command[]
- Air National Guard/ (???- ???)
Wing/group[]
- 226th Combat Communications Group (1980-?)
Previous designations[]
- 285th Combat Communications Flight (1980–1996)
- 285th Combat Communications Squadron (1996–3 March 2012)
- 285th Civil Engineering Squadron (3 March 2012 – present)
Bases stationed[]
- St Croix ANGS, Virgin Islands (1980–Present)
Decorations[]
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 
Gallery[]
References[]
External links[]
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