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750th Space Group
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The United States Air Force's 750th Space Group was a space operations unit located at Onizuka Air Force Station, California. its predecessor was formed on 1 October 1987; it assumed the designation of the 750th Space Group on 30 January 1992; and it was inactivated on 25 June 1999.

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History

The 750 SG inactivated in June 1999, following the recommendation of the 1995 Base Realignment and Closure Commission. Primary responsibilities for the Air Force Satellite Control Network (AFSCN) mission transferred to the 22d Space Operations Squadron, 50th Operations Group, 50th Space Wing, Schriever AFB, Colorado and Air Force support to Space Shuttle missions transferred to the 21st Space Operations Squadron, 50th Operations Group, 50th Space Wing, which stood up at Onizuka AFS. That squadron also provided a necessary backup for AFSCN operations.[2]

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Assignments

Major Command/Gaining Command

Wings/Groups

Previous Designations

  • 750th Space Group (30 Jan 1992 – 25 Jun 1999)
  • 2d Satellite Tracking Group (1 Oct 1987 – 30 Jan 1992)[3]

Squadrons assigned

  • 129th Medical Squadron

Detachments

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Commanders

  • Col Michael A. Hamel (1994–1995)[5]

Bases stationed

Equipment Operated

Decorations

  • Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Thumb
    • 1 Oct 1998 – 25 Jun 1999
    • 1 Jan 1997-31 Dec 1997
    • 1 Oct 1996 – 30 Sep 1997
    • 1 Sep 1993-31 Aug 1995
    • 1 Sep 1990 – 31 Aug 1991
    • 1 Dec 1987-30 Nov 1989

References

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