Throughout its proud history, the 243rd EIS has received numerous awards and accolades including Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards. In October 2005, personnel from the 243rd EIS deployed to Mississippi to repair storm ravaged communications infrastructure in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
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This marked the first time in the unit's history personnel were involuntarily called to active duty.īetween March 2003 and April 2004, individuals were activated in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and deployed to various locations in the middle east to install critical communications infrastructure and systems. In October 2001, members were activated in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and deployed to numerous locations in the middle east. In the wake of terrorist attacks on our nation on September 11th, 2001, personnel were called to perform armed airport security details throughout the state of Maine from October 2001 to May 2002 in support of Operation Noble Eagle. Throughout Operation Ice Guard, the 243rd operated a 24-hour emergency operations center and responded in the hardest hit communities by providing road clearing, lighting, traffic control and emergency relief services. In January 1998, the 243rd responded to requests from the Governor to participate in disaster relief efforts in the aftermath of a major ice storm in the northeast. In addition to its federal mission the 243rd Engineering Installation Squadron has played an important role in the state, providing protection of life and property in times of natural disaster. In October 1993, the unit was placed under Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) where it remained until August 2005 when it was realigned under Air Combat Command (ACC). In May 1993, the squadron became part of the Air Force Command, Control, Communications and Computers Agency (AFC4A), the new designation for AFCC. In July of 1981, the unit changed to its current designation as the 243rd Engineering Installation Squadron under the Air Force Communications Command (AFCC), with a complement of 11 officers and 171 airmen.
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