The 48th Communications Squadron (48th Comms Sq) is a United States Air Force unit responsible for communication support within the U.S. military. Based at RAF Mildenhall, England, it falls under the operational command of the 100th Air Refueling Wing. The squadron’s mission involves providing secure voice and data communications, as well as network services, to various units in the air, on ground, or at sea. This includes tactical, strategic, and non-communication systems support. The 48th Comms Sq has a history dating back to World War II and has been instrumental in several major military operations.