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The 10th Mission Support Group (10 MSG) is a group of the United States Air Force under the 10th Air Base Wing at the United States Air Force Academy. It provides support to enhance the education and development of more than 4,000 cadets. The 10th MSG is responsible for civil engineering; morale, welfare and recreation programs; military and civilian personnel; communications and computers; security forces; transportation, supply, and contracting support for more than 14,000 military and civilian personnel. The group also preserves and improves a $3.5-billion base infrastructure.

Subordinate units

 * 10th Civil Engineering Squadron (10 CES)
 * 10th Communications Squadron (10 CS)
 * 10th Contracting Squadron (10 CONS)
 * 10th Force Support Squadron (10 FSS)
 * 10th Logistics Readiness Squadron (10 LRS)
 * 10th Security Forces Squadron (10 SFS)

History
The 10th MSG was initially established as the 10th Airdrome Group at Pope Field, later Pope Air Force Base, Nov. 14, 1947, and disestablished on Aug. 27, 1948. The group was consolidated on Oct. 1, 1948, with the 10th Air Base Group, which was activated Aug. 25, 1948 and inactivated April 1, 1949. The 10th Air Base Group was responsible for furnishing all housekeeping activities and base functions for the 10th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing. The following units were assigned to the group: 10th Communications Squadron, 10th Air Police Squadron, 10th Installation Squadron, 10th Food Service Squadron, 10th Motor Vehicle Squadron, 10th Base Service Squadron, and 10th Finance Disbursing Unit.

The group was activated again at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 10, 1952, and relocated to RAF Alconbury, England, Aug. 25, 1959. In 1962 the 10th Air Base Group, Headquarters was awarded the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for the period of 31 December 1959 through 1 January 1962. The group was redesignated as the 10th Combat Support Group Feb. 15, 1962.

On March 31, 1993, at the same time its parent 10th Tactical Fighter Wing was redesignated the 10th Air Base Wing, the group was redesignated the 10th Support Group. The group was again inactivated Nov. 1, 1994 when it's parent wing was inactivated in the post-Cold War draw down.

While its parent wing was reactivated at the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1994, the group would remain inactive until 2002. The 10th Support Group was reactivated at the U.S. Air Force Academy on March 11, 2002 and redesignated the 10th Mission Support Group, as all support groups were renamed to mission support groups across the US Air Force in 2002.

10th Civil Engineer Squadron
The mission of 10 CES is to "manage the Air Force Academy's built and natural environments through respect for heritage, sustained facility excellence, and a focus on the future infrastructure of the Academy".

The 10th Civil Engineer Squadron was activated at the Air Force Academy under the 10th Civil Engineer Group Nov. 1, 1994, along with the 510th CES.

From July 2001 to June 2002, the civil engineering function underwent an A-76 competition, which resulted in a private sector selection. As a result, the 10th CEG and 510th CES were inactivated, and the 10th CES was reassigned to the 10th Support Group March 28, 2002. The 10th CES took over the 10th CEG's support functions.

10 CES has earned the Air Force Organizational Excellence Award for 1 November 1996 - 31 Oct 1998, and the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for the periods:
 * 31 December 1959 - 1 January 1962
 * 15 July 1968 - 15 July 1969
 * 1 June 1972 - 1 June 1973
 * 15 November 1977 - 14 November 1979
 * 1 June 1985 - 31 May 1987
 * 1 June 1989 - 31 May 1991
 * 1 June 1991 - 30 May 1992
 * 1 June 1992 - 31 May 1994
 * 1 November 1994 - 31 October 1995
 * 1 November 1995 - 31 October 1996
 * 1 November 1998 - 31 October 2000
 * 1 January 2010 - 31 December 2010



10th Security Forces Squadron
Former 10th Air Police Squadron and then 10th Security Police Squadron. Won 1985 Outstanding Large Security Police Squadron in the Air Force while at RAF Alconbury, England.

Security police squadrons were redesignated security forces squadrons in 1997.

The 10th Security Forces Squadron conducts law enforcement duties along with security and antiterrorism operations to protect the U.S. Air Force Academy. The 10th SFS is also responsible for the safety and security of hundreds of thousands of visitors at NCAA Division I football games, annual cadet-related activities, and other special events. The 10th SFS integrates seamlessly with other agencies to provide flawless security for distinguished visitors, including the president and vice president of the United States. The squadron also conducts combat arms training for personnel at the Academy and at Peterson and Schriever Air Force Bases.

The 10th SFS is composed primarily of military personnel with civilians filling some positions throughout the unit. The 10th SFS also has a mobility commitment, and personnel regularly deploy in support of overseas operations such as Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom.

10 SFS was awarded the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for the following periods:
 * 31 December 1959 - 1 January 1962
 * 15 July 1968 - 15 July 1969
 * 1 June 1972 - 1 June 1973
 * 15 November 1977 - 14 November 1979
 * 1 June 1985 - 31 May 1987
 * 1 June 1989 - 31 May 1991
 * 1 June 1991 - 30 May 1992
 * 1 June 1992 - 31 May 1994
 * 1 November 1994 - 31 October 1995
 * 1 November 1995 - 31 October 1996
 * 1 November 1996 - 31 October 1998
 * 1 November 1998 - 31 October 2000
 * 1 January 2010 - 31 December 2010

10th Force Support Squadron
The squadron was originally designated Squadron D, 10 Airdrome Group, on 14 November 1947. It was organized on 3 December 1947 and discontinued on 27 August 1948. The squadron was consolidated (10 Oct 1984) with the 10th Food Service Squadron, Tactical Reconnaissance, which was constituted on 14 June 1948, and activated on 25 August 1948, only to be inactivated on 1 Apr 1949. Redesignated 10th Food Service Squadron on 25 June 1952 and activated on 10 July 1952. The squadron was discontinued and inactivated, ten years later on 15 February 1962. It was redesignated 10th Services Squadron on 13 April 1983 and activated two days later on 15 April 1983. Nine years later it was redesignated the 10th Morale, Welfare, Recreation and Services Squadron on 1 September 1992 and then the 10th Services Squadron on 15 Jan 1994. The squadron was inactivated on 1 Nov 1994 at RAF Alconbury, UK and reactivated on the same day at the USAF Academy. The squadron was again inactivated on 11 Mar 2002. Redesignated 10 Force Support Squadron on 15 Jan 2009 and activated on 1 May 2009. The squadron took over the mission of the 10th Mission Support Squadron.

The 10th Force Support Squadron provides the United States Air Force Academy with essential personnel services for its Airmen, appropriated fund civilians, non-appropriated fund civilians, family members, and contractors. The squadron's mission is to also enhance readiness by providing worldwide combat support and community services for the wing.

The 10th Force Support Squadron contains six flights: Airman & Family Services Flight, Cadet Activities Flight, Community Services Flight, Force Development Flight, Personnel Services Flight, and the Sustainment Services Flight. In addition to the director, the squadron includes a deputy, an operations officer, command staff (e.g., first sergeant), and a Resource Management office.

The 10th Force Support Squadron was awarded the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for the following periods: 31 December 1959 - 1 January 1962, 1 June 1985 - 31 May 1987, 1 June 1989 - 31 May 1991, 1 June 1991 - 30 May 1992, 1 June 1992 - 31 May 1994, 1 Nov 1994 - 31 Oct 1995, 1 Nov 1995 - 31 Oct 1996, 1 Nov 1996 - 31 Oct 1998, 1 Nov 1998 - 31 Oct 2000, 1 January 2010 - 31 December 2010.

The 10th Mission Support Squadron was awarded the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for the following periods: 1 June 1991 - 30 May 1992, 1 October 1986 - 31 May 1987, 1 June 1989 - 31 May 1991, 1 June 1992 - 31 May 1994, 1 November 1994 - 31 October 1995, 1 November 1996 - 31 October 1998, 1 November 1995 - 31 October 1996, 1 November 1998 - 31 October 2000.

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Awards and decorations
As of 2013, the 10th Mission Support Group has been awarded seven Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards:
 * 1 June 1972 - 1 June 1973
 * 15 November 1977 - 14 November 1979
 * 1 June 1985 - 31 May 1987
 * 1 June 1989 - 31 May 1991
 * 1 June 1991 - 30 May 1992
 * 1 June 1992 - 31 May 1994
 * 1 January 2010 - 31 December 2010