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The 243rd Air Traffic Control Squadron (243 ATCS) is a unit of the Wyoming Air National Guard specializing in mobile air traffic control. The squadron is stationed at Cheyenne Air National Guard Base, Wyoming.
243rd Air Traffic Control Squadron | |
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Active | 1996–present |
Country | United States |
Allegiance | Wyoming |
Branch | Air National Guard |
Role | Mobile air traffic control |
Part of | Wyoming Air National Guard |
Garrison/HQ | Cheyenne Air National Guard Base, Wyoming |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Major Dan Hochhalter |
Insignia | |
243rd Air Traffic Control Squadron emblem |
The 243rd ATCS is one of only ten ANG Air Traffic Control Squadrons located throughout the United States.[1] Their mission is to deploy and employ Air Traffic Control services worldwide.[2]
An important part of the Guard air traffic control mission includes establishing bases in locations without existing air traffic control facilities.[3]
242 Air Traffic Control Flight was given a change of station order on 1 July 1996 from Spokane, Washington to Cheyenne, Wyoming.[4] The 242 Air Traffic Control Flight was redesignated the 243 Air Traffic Control Squadron on 1 November 1996.[5]
The 243rd was one of the first units activated in support of Operation Enduring Freedom after the September 11 attacks. The unit was deployed to Jacobabad, Pakistan.[6]
The 243rd ATCS has numerous career fields including: Air Traffic Controller, Airfield Systems, Ground Radar Systems, Electrical Power Production, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Logistics Plans, Material Management Administrative, and Personnel.[8]
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