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Dog Tag shaped, pewter colored coin, 2- 1/2 inches high by 1- 1/4 inches wide.

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The 728th Air Control Squadron is a unique squadron with a mission different than any other squadron assigned to the 33d Fighter Wing. The 728th's mission is focused around providing air control (radar) services for combat air operations. Officially, the 728th provides a mobile, combat-rated, senior radar element of the Theater Air Control System for worldwide contingencies. Additionally the 728th provides combat and control of joint air operations by conducting surveillance identification, weapons control, battle management and theater communications data link.

Currently, the 728th Air Control Squadron is part of the 33d Fighter Wing at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, and is always poised and ready to provide a Control and Reporting Center in support of tactical air operations throughout the world. The unit reports to the 33d Fighter Wing Commander during peacetime but becomes subordinate to the 9th Air Force Air Operations Center during contingencies.

The 728th Air Control Squadron was deactivated on 17 May 2013.