JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Florida Air National Guard’s 290th Joint Communications Support Squadron (JCSS), located at MacDill Air Force Base, has emerged as a leading force in communications support, delivering global and domestic capabilities while strengthening its airborne operational readiness. With a highly skilled staff of nearly 160 Airmen spanning 19 Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSCs), the 290th JCSS embodies versatility, readiness, and excellence in its dual mission to support federal and state operations.
In 2024, the unit reintroduced its airborne jump qualifications, marking a return to its roots and enhancing its rapid deployment capability. After a 10-year hiatus, the Airborne section—known as the Joint...
