Our Engineers are the masterminds behind the design of our projects. They conduct on-site surveys, estimate costs, and determine resource needs. They also develop detailed project packages that outline specifications and instructions to guide successful project execution.

 

The Installations teams bring projects to life through hands-on work. Supported by the specialized sections of Cable and Antenna and Electronics, they ensure systems are installed efficiently and effectively to keep communications networks reliable and connected.

 

The Cable and Antenna section installs, repairs, and reconstructs underground, buried, aerial, and wireless communications networks. Their work forms the backbone of our nation’s defense, ensuring reliable and secure communication.

 

The Electronics section is divided into three specialized career fields: Radar Airfield & Weather Systems (RAWS), Radio Frequency (RF) Operations, and Cyber Operations. RAWS personnel install, remove, and relocate air traffic control ground-to-air-systems. RF Operations handle radio frequency systems, including line-of-sight, wideband, ground-based satellite communications, and secure transmission devices. Cyber Operations personnel install and configure network systems to provide reliable and secure voice, data, and video communications.

 

Logistics Support
The Logistics Support team ensures that personnel and equipment are always ready to deploy at a moment’s notice. They manage resources, coordinate movements, and keep missions on track.  

 

Material Control
Material Control specialists manage and track inventory using advanced barcode systems. They oversee thousands of pieces of equipment, ensuring resources are available when needed and assets are accurately accounted for.

 

Surface Transportation and Vehicle Maintenance
This section maintains a fleet of 52 pieces of equipment ranging from 6-passenger trucks, heavy duty vehicles, high-rise vehicles, and trenchers of various sizes. Surface Trans. keeps the 210th mobile and ready to go.

 

Additional Support
In addition to these core functions, the 210^th has dedicated support staff for project management, personnel services, training, and safety, among others.

 

The 210th supports the State of Minnesota's domestic operations by maintaining and operating critical equipment and training personnel to enhance interagency communication in the face of domestic crisis.

 

The 210th, located at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, Minnesota, opened its doors on November 20, 1971. At the height of its expansion, the squadron was authorized 178 personnel. Today the manning authorization is 109 personnel. The 210th is extremely unique in that it is one of only 16 Engineering Installation Squadrons in all of the Air Force (15 Air National Guard, 1 Active Duty).

With over 50 years of operation, the 210^th has deployed personnel to 36 states in US including, Alaska and Hawaii, and the following countries in support of workload requests and contingencies: Afghanistan, Australia, Canada, Germany, Greenland, Egypt, Iceland, Italy, Iraq, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Niger, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Portugal, Qatar, Spain, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom. As an agile and ready expeditionary force, the 210^th has a long history of supporting global DoD operations. From Operation Southern Watch, supporting no-fly zone operations over Iraq, to Global War on Terrorism operations including Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Inherent Resolve, the 210^th has been an essential element in the DoD’s expeditionary force. In addition, the 210^th has participated in Patriot Exercise and the Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange (NOREX) training exercises.