88th Communications Group inactivated Published May 6, 2022 By Senior Airman Jack Gardner 88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs 88th Communications Group inactivated Col. Patrick Miller (left), 88th Air Base Wingand installation commander, and Col. IvanHerwick, 88th Communications Groupcommander, furls the 88 CG guidon, markingthe unit’s inactivation during a ceremonyApril 29, 2022, at Wright-Patterson Air ForceBase, Ohio. The group’s two squadrons wereredesignated under other 88 ABW agenciesas part of a reorganization. (U.S. Air Forcephoto by R.J. Oriez) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res SLIDESHOW | images | 88th Communications Group inactivated Photo Details / Download Hi-Res 88th Communications Group inactivated Air Force Col. Ivan Herwick, 88thCommunications Group commander, speaksduring the unit’s inactivation ceremonyApril 29, 2022, at Wright-Patterson Air ForceBase, Ohio. At the end of its 71-year history,88 CG supported 115 units consisting of morethan 30,000 personnel. (U.S. Air Force photoby R.J. Oriez) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res SLIDESHOW | images | 88th Communications Group inactivated WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The 88th Communications Group was inactivated April 29 during a ceremony at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Base leaders recounted the unit’s 71-year history on the installation before rolling up the 88 CG guidon and casing its colors. “It was a huge honor and privilege to be a part of this group,” said Col. Ivan Herwick, 88 CG commander. “It’s not like we are moving out and the group is going to remain. The group is dissolving and the flag encased, so it’s definitely a big deal.” The 88th Communications Group was responsible for providing computer network, telephone and radio support to to 115 organizations and more than 30,000 personnel. Its two squadrons were reassigned elsewhere within the 88th Air Base Wing. The 88th Communications Squadron has moved under the 88th Mission Support Group, while the 88th Operations Support Squadron is now part of the Wing Staff Agency. “This is definitely a historic moment for Wright-Patt and our organizations,” said Col. Patrick Miller, 88 ABW and installation commander. “It will be amazing to watch the next chapter of these organizations.” The change is aimed at streamlining the wing and adapting to the current operational environment in support of the national defense strategy, base leaders said. In 2021, 88 ABW launched a new strategic plan, updating its mission, vision and lines of effort. The inactivation falls in line with two lines of effort: “Maximize mission effectiveness” and “optimize and modernize the installation.” Herwick thanked his teammates and the organization he took command of two years ago, while encouraging personnel to “continue to make a difference” in the WPAFB mission. “The team will continue to give first-class service across the board, because that’s just what you do,” he said. “Tens of thousands of people throughout hundreds of organizations call Wright-Patterson their place of work, but without the capabilities you provide, they aren’t getting anything done.”