8th Space Warning Squadron
| 8th Space Warning Squadron | |
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8th Space Warning Squadron emblem | |
| Active | 1986-1995, 1997-Present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Type | Space Operations |
| Role | Missile Warning |
| Part of | Air Force Reserves/310th Space Wing |
| Garrison/HQ | Buckley AFB, Colorado |
| Motto | THEY SHALL NOT PASS |
| Decorations |
 AFOUA  GWOT-S |
The United States Air Force's 8th Space Warning Squadron (8 SWS) is an Air Force Reserve missile warning unit located at Buckley AFB, Colorado. 8 SWS works alongside its active duty counterpart, the 2d Space Warning Squadron, on the DSP and SBIRS programs.
Assignments
Major command
- Air Force Reserves (???- ???)
- Air Force Space Command
Wing/Group
- 310th Space Wing (???-Present)
Previous designations
- 8th Space Warning Squadron (30 July 1999–Present)
- 8th Space Operations Squadron (22 August 1997 – 1 October 1998)[1]
- 8th Space Warning and Surveillance Squadron (???)
- 8th Space Warning Squadron (15 May 1992 – 30 September 1995)
- 8th Missile Warning Squadron (26 March 1986 – 15 May 1992)
Bases stationed
- Buckley AFB, Colorado ()
- Schriever AFB, Colorado (1997–1999)
- Eldorado AFS, Texas (1986–1995)
Equipment Operated
- Space-based Infrared Satellite System (???-Present)
- DSP (1997–Present)
- AN/FPS-115 PAVE PAWS (1986–1995)
See also
References
External links
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