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485th Intelligence Squadron
485th Intelligence Squadron
485th Intelligence Squadron emblem
Active 1995-Present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
Type Intelligence
Role Combat Support
Part of AF ISR Agency/26th ISRG
Garrison/HQ Mainz-Kastel, Germany
Decorations Outstanding Unit ribbon AFOUA

The United States Air Force's 485th Intelligence Squadron (485 IS) is an intelligence unit located at Mainz-Kastel, Germany.

Mission[]


History[]


Previous designations[]

  • 485th Intelligence Squadron (10 May 1995–Present)
  • 6985th Electronic Security Squadron (1 August 1979 – 30 June 1992)
  • 6985th Security Squadron (1 July 1963 – 1 August 1979)
  • 6985th Radio Squadron, Mobile (1 July 1962 – 1 July 1963)
  • 85th Radio Squadron, Mobile (4 August 1953 – 8 May 1955)

Assignments[]

Major Command/Field Operating Agency[]

Wings/Groups[]

Bases stationed[]

  • Mainz-Kastel, Germany (1 July 1995–Present)
  • Eielson AFB, Alaska (1 July 1962 – 30 June 1992)
  • Sembach AB, Germany (2 May 1954 – 8 May 1955)
  • Kelly AFB, Texas (8 December 1953 – 17 April 1954)

Decorations[]

  • Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Outstanding Unit ribbon[1]
    • 1 July 1991 – 30 June 1992
    • 1 July 1974 – 30 June 1976
    • 1 July 1972 – 30 June 1974
    • 1 July 1970 – 30 April 1972
    • 1 July 1968 – 30 June 1970
    • 1 January 1963 – 31 December 1964

References[]

  1. AF FOIA Request 2009-01965, 13 July 2009

External links[]


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