ROBINS AFB, Ga., Oct. 9 -- Robins Air Force Base issued the following news release:
When the 5th Combat Communications Group became part of the 461st Wing, it brought its long and rich history with it.
When the 5th Combat Communications Group became part of the 461st Air Control Wing, it brought its long and rich history with it. The 5th CCG was first activated as the 5th Mobile Communications Group July 1, 1964, at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, and was known as "5th MOB" or "The MOB," which is still in use today as the group's nickname. (Courtesy photo)
During this period of the group's history, the 5th CCG participated in multiple exercises and deployments to include the Dominican Civil War in 1965, along with air traffic controllers...