33d Network Warfare Squadron
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The United States Air Force
's 33d Network Warfare Squadron (33 NWS) is a network warfare unit located at Lackland AFB, Texas
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flew F-4, F-5, and F-6 reconnaissance aircraft supporting Allied buildup and invasion of Normandy. Furnished vitally important photographs of the beaches and defenses on the Continent for briefing and training of assault troops. Low-level missions under difficult weather and combat conditions led to awarding of the Distinguished Unit Citation for 6–20 May 1944. From 1 Oct 1985-30 Jun 1996, conducted electronic security and intelligence missions and supported Operation JUST CAUSE in 1989-1990. From 1 Aug 2000, conducted information operations. From 5 Jul 2005, conducted network defense operations.
United States Air Force
The United States Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the American uniformed services. Initially part of the United States Army, the USAF was formed as a separate branch of the military on September 18, 1947 under the National Security Act of...
's 33d Network Warfare Squadron (33 NWS) is a network warfare unit located at Lackland AFB, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
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Mission
The 33 NWS's mission, as the USAF’s lone Network Warfare Squadron dedicated to AF network defense (NetD), is to:- Execute all aspects of AF NetD as an element of the distributed AF Network Operations Center
- Monitor, secure, and protect AF and CENTCOM global classified and unclassified networks
- Ensure uninterrupted network integrity, reliability, availability, and confidentiality for the warfighter
- Actively responds to hostile network threats and attacks
History
Combat in ETO, 10 Apr 1944-7 May 1945;flew F-4, F-5, and F-6 reconnaissance aircraft supporting Allied buildup and invasion of Normandy. Furnished vitally important photographs of the beaches and defenses on the Continent for briefing and training of assault troops. Low-level missions under difficult weather and combat conditions led to awarding of the Distinguished Unit Citation for 6–20 May 1944. From 1 Oct 1985-30 Jun 1996, conducted electronic security and intelligence missions and supported Operation JUST CAUSE in 1989-1990. From 1 Aug 2000, conducted information operations. From 5 Jul 2005, conducted network defense operations.
Major Command
- Air Force Space CommandAir Force Space CommandAir Force Space Command is a major command of the United States Department of the Air Force, with its headquarters at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. AFSPC supports U.S. military operations worldwide through the use of many different types of satellite, launch and cyber operations....
(2009–Present) - Air Combat CommandAir Combat CommandAir Combat Command is a major command of the United States Air Force. ACC is one of ten major commands , reporting to Headquarters, United States Air Force ....
(2000–2009) - Air Force Intelligence Command (1991–1993)
- Electronic Security Command (1985–1991)
Previous designations
- 33d Network Warfare Squadron (26 Jul 2007–Present)
- 33d Information Operations Squadron (17 Jul 2000-26 Jul 2007)
- 33d Intelligence Squadron (1 Oct 1993-30 Jun 1996)
- 6933d Electronic Security Squadron (1 Oct 1985-1 Oct 1993)
- 33d Reconnaissance Squadron, Night Photographic (25 Nov 1947-27 Jun 1949)
- 31st Reconnaissance Squadron, Night Photographic (5 Sep 1947-25 Nov 1947)
- 31st Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron (11 Aug 1943-22 Nov 1945)
- 70th Reconnaissance Squadron (Fighter) (15 Jun 1943-11 Aug 1943)
Bases stationed
- Lackland AFB, TexasTexasTexas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
(??-Present) - Kelly AFB, TexasTexasTexas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
(1 Aug 2000-??) - Howard AFB, PanamaPanamaPanama , officially the Republic of Panama , is the southernmost country of Central America. Situated on the isthmus connecting North and South America, it is bordered by Costa Rica to the northwest, Colombia to the southeast, the Caribbean Sea to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south. The...
(1 Oct 1985-30 Jun 1996) - Mitchell Field, New YorkNew YorkNew York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
(13 Nov 1947-27 Jun 1949) - Furth, GermanyGermanyGermany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
(30 Apr 1945-22 Nov 1945) - Ober Olm, GermanyGermanyGermany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
(5 Apr 1945-30 Apr 1945) - Euren, GermanyGermanyGermany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
(28 Mar 1945-5 Apr 1945) - Jarny, France (29 Nov 1944-28 Mar 1945)
- St Dizier, France, 12 Sep 1944;
- Château dun, France, 27 Aug 1944;
- Rennes, France, 18 Aug 1944;
- Chalgrove, England, 23 Mar 1944;
- Will Rogers Field, OK, 29 Oct 1943-11 Feb 1944;
- Morris Field, North CarolinaNorth CarolinaNorth Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
(20 Jun 1943-29 Oct 1943)
Equipment Operated
- Various computer networking equipment (2000–Present)
- Various intelligence-gathering equipment (1985–1996)
- F-6P-51 MustangThe North American Aviation P-51 Mustang was an American long-range, single-seat fighter and fighter-bomber used during World War II, the Korean War and in several other conflicts...
(1945) - F-5P-38 LightningThe Lockheed P-38 Lightning was a World War II American fighter aircraft built by Lockheed. Developed to a United States Army Air Corps requirement, the P-38 had distinctive twin booms and a single, central nacelle containing the cockpit and armament...
(1943–1945) - F-4P-38 LightningThe Lockheed P-38 Lightning was a World War II American fighter aircraft built by Lockheed. Developed to a United States Army Air Corps requirement, the P-38 had distinctive twin booms and a single, central nacelle containing the cockpit and armament...
(1943–1944)