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  • Lt Col Beightol Assumes Command of 222 OSS

    On June 11, 2011, Lt Col Brandon Beightol assumed command of the 222d Operations Support Squadron (OSS) from Lt Col Robert Sage. The ceremony was officiated by Col Steven Beck, the 162d Combat Communications Group commander.Lt Col Sage commanded the 222 OSS from its stand up in 2008. Under his

  • CA ANG Outstanding Airmen Celebrated

    In a sea of noise makers, bubuzellas, thunder sticks, and air horns, the California Air National Guard airmen of the year rose above the decibels and will reign as California's best of the best for 2011.  An evening of celebration followed the announcements of the winning nominees.  An in keeping

  • 222CMXF Members Recognized for National Awards

    At a formal awards banquet held at the NGB Joint C4I conference in Nashville, the Air National Guard recognized its annual Communications and Information (C&I) outstanding performers. On December 9, two members of the 222d Communications Maintenance Flight continued the unit's strong performance and

  • 162CCG Receives Sixth AFOUA

    In a message sent by Lt Gen Harry M. Wyatt III, the 162nd Combat Communications Group (CCG) has been awarded the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA) for the period 1 Nov 2007 - 30 Sep 2008. Sharing this award, all subordinate units of the 162CCG were instrumental in accomplishments leading to

  • 149CBCS Selects New 1st Sergeant

    The 149th Combat Communications Squadron has a new First Sergeant.  MSgt Becky Allen received her diamond at the 1st Sergeant's Academy graduation banquet on 1 October 2010 at Maxwell AFB, AL and begins a new chapter in her career.  MSgt Allen has always been concerned about airmen.  She has led and

  • 162CCG Outstanding Airmen and 1st Sergeant of the Year

    The 162d Combat Communications Group Outstanding Airmen and 1st Sergeant of the Year selection board convened on 5 Oct 10. The following members were selected in their respective categories.Amn - SrA Laura Andersen - 216th Operational Support Squadron NCO - SSgt Forest Borders - 222d Intelligence

  • 162CCG Guardian Challenge Team Heads Out

    LET THE GAMES BEGIN!  With high hopes and great attitudes, the 162d Guardian Challenge team will depart for competition at Tinker AFB, OK on Friday, 16 April.  Up against two active duty Air Force and two Air National Guard teams, the 162CCG will compete for the title and recognition of the best

  • 162d Combat Communications Group Accepts Challenge

    The 162d Combat Communications Group (162CCG) accepted an invitation from Air Force Space Command and 689th Combat Communications Wing to participate in Guardian Challenge 2010. Specifically, the 162CCG will compete at Tinker AFB, OK in a resurrection of the Combat Challenge competition.An event

  • 162CCG Earns Air Force Outstanding Unit Award

    The 162d Combat Communications Group (CCG) has earned the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA) for accomplishments from 1 November 2007 to 30 September 2008.  All subordinate units of the 162CCG listed below also earned the AFOUA through achievements during this period.  The announcement message

  • Two 162CCG Members Selected as California Air Force Association Top Enlisted

    The California Air Force Association (CAFA) has selected to 162CCG members as top enlisted in their Categories.SSgt Renae Bobbitt of the 222nd Operations Support Squadron was selected as the CAFA Airman of the Year and SMSgt Bradley Riggs of the 222nd Intelligence Support Squadron was selected as