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52nd Combat Communications Squadron sets up GATR satellite antenna
688th Cyberspace Wing
May 2, 2022 | 1:05
Airmen of the 52nd Combat Communications Squadron, 5th Combat Communications Group set up a GATR satellite antenna during the 5th Combat Communications Group annual ExpeditionaryCommunications Rodeo May 2, 2022 at Robins Air Force Base Ga.

The exercise highlights the employment of small communication packages in an Agile Combat Employment scenario. During the exercise 688th Cyberspace Wing Inspector General also evaluates the unit’s readiness.

Special Mission Supervisors Staff Sgt. Robert Brown and Staff Sgt. Shane Vernick as well as Special Missions Technicians Senior Airman Jade Umipeg and Senior Airman Joshua Hannibal set up the GATR ball Pulling down their services and demonstrating the abilities of the special missions flight.

The small communication packages like the GATR provide a forward deployable hub for initial communications for the Air Force’s core missions.

Staff Sgt. Tyler Craig, Quality Assurance observed and evaluated for the Wing Inspection Team.

“The GATR balls are extremely durable and aerodynamic and can stand up to alot,” said Craig. “It is a super quick set up when you get a good team around it. It’s hard work but it is extremely rewarding.”

This set up brings down SIPR/NIPR communications, Voice data , internet and email access and various feeds.

“It seems complicated and like everything is out in space,” said Craig. “But it’s very simple–hands on, getting dirty and getting the job done.”
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Bridge Chat's purpose is to create cohesive, high-performing teams that foster trust and connection through flexible and consistent small group discussions; in direct response to overwhelming feedback from the CSAF 21's Resilience Tactical Pause.

Caring for our Wingmen is what defines us as Airmen, so we must work to get to know our teammates and the challenges they face. We all have the same responsibility of creating the workplace we want and supporting the people we share our lives with.

Bridge Chat topics are posted here monthly to encourage small group discussions within teams. Beginning the process of recurring discussions can be difficult, but will become easier with time and reinforce the Flying Tiger culture.

To help us initiate and facilitate these discussions, we have included a guide that defines roles and ground rules.

The Flying Tiger Bridge Chat Facilitator provides facilitator trainings for base personnel. Their goal is to create squadron facilitators who take action on ACC's goal of equipping, engaging and empowering Airmen with resilience tools and create high-performing teams who look out for each other. To schedule training, contact 229-257-3211.