the Test and Analysis flight through software development, programs, operations and network sustainment. History The squadron was first activated at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, on April 15, 1996, as the 625th Missile Operations Flight (MOF) and was the product of a number of organizational changes within the ICBM community subsequent to the end of the Cold War. It reported to Air Force Space Command. The MOF's mission was to deploy ICBM targeting, train ALCS crews and ensure operational capability of strategic communications networks (SACCS) between operational field units and national leadership. The unit also analyzed foreign ballistic missiles and provided threat information to the Ballistic Missile Early Warning System. Re-designated the 625th Strategic Operations Squadron (STOS) on June 14, 2007, reassigned from under Air Force Space Command to Air Force Global Strike Command on December 1, 2009, and realigned under the 595th Command and Control Group (C2G) on October 1, 2016, the unit continues to provide the same critical capability for our national defense. Under the 595th C2G, the 625th STOS maintains unique command structure reporting to Eighth Air Force for organize, train and equip functions, while directly reporting to Task Force 214 and USSTRATCOM for all warfighter-related matters. On June 1, 2017, the functions and personnel of the Strategic Automated Command and Control System (SACCS) flight, which formerly was aligned under the 625th STOS, was transferred to the 595th Strategic Communications Squadron of the 595th C2G. Emblem significance The blue background represents sky, constancy, devotion, loyalty, and thought that contribute to the defense of the nation. The dark sky-blue field represents the atmospheric operating medium while the ultramarine/reflex-blue field represents the space operating medium. The red represent boldness, hardiness, liberty, patriotism, strength, and valor in unit character. The white represents the maturity and perfection demanded to accomplish every mission. Lastly, the gold represents the 625th STOS’ combined heritage from both 8th and 20th Air Forces, Air Force Global Strike Command and United States Strategic Command. The three red and gold lines with red arrow heads symbolize the squadron's commitment to the ever vigilant forces at three missile wings: F.E. Warren, Malmstrom and Minot AFBs. The three white stars represent the squadron's three primary contributions to nuclear deterrence: Survivability, provided by an airborne platform, the force multiplying capability proven through rigorous tests and evaluations, and the pristine re-targeting verified and provided to on-alert ICBMs. Previous designations 625th Strategic Operations