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21st CES
U.S. Air Force
The 21st Civil Engineer Squadron (21st CES) is a unit within the United States Air Force, assigned to the 21st Mission Support Group at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado. The squadron traces its heritage to early Cold War-era engineer units, with its current incarnation supporting the 21st Space Wing’s infrastructure and emergency response needs. Throughout its history, the 21st CES has been responsible for base facility maintenance, construction, disaster preparedness, and environmental stewardship, ensuring operational readiness for space and missile defense missions. Its engineers have also deployed overseas to support contingency operations and humanitarian efforts, demonstrating versatility and excellence in both peacetime and conflict.
22nd Security Police Squadron
U.S. Air Force
The 22nd Security Police Squadron was an integral unit of the United States Air Force, primarily stationed at March Air Force Base, California. Established to provide base security and law enforcement, the squadron protected critical assets, personnel, and resources, especially during the Cold War era. Its members were trained in both law enforcement and air base ground defense, ensuring readiness against potential threats. The 22nd Security Police Squadron later evolved into the 22nd Security Forces Squadron, continuing its legacy of safeguarding Air Force operations.
2874 GEEIA SQ
U.S. Air Force
The 2874th Ground Electronics Engineering Installation Agency Squadron (2874 GEEIA SQ) was a United States Air Force unit activated in the late 1950s during the Cold War era. Its primary mission was to install, maintain, and upgrade ground-based electronic systems essential for communications, navigation, and air defense across USAF bases, particularly in support of the Air Defense Command. Personnel of the 2874 GEEIA Squadron were highly skilled in radar, radio, and wire communications, often deploying to remote or forward locations to ensure critical infrastructure was operational. The unit contributed significantly to the modernization and reliability of USAF electronic systems before eventual reorganization and redesignation as part of broader electronics and communications groups in the 1970s.
2nd Field Artillery Group
U.S. Air Force
The 2nd Field Artillery Group traces its origins to the early 20th century, originally constituted as part of the expanding U.S. Army artillery forces. Throughout its history, the unit has provided vital fire support in several major conflicts, including both World Wars and the Korean War. Renowned for its technical proficiency and adaptability, the 2nd Field Artillery Group played a significant role in both defensive and offensive operations, utilizing various artillery platforms over the decades. The unit's legacy continues today as it upholds traditions of excellence, readiness, and service to the nation.
314th CES
U.S. Air Force
The 314th Civil Engineer Squadron (314th CES) is a key unit of the 314th Airlift Wing, based at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. The squadron's history traces back to the activation of the 314th Airlift Wing, supporting airlift operations and base infrastructure since the Cold War era. The 314th CES is responsible for maintaining facilities, providing emergency response, and ensuring the operational readiness of the base, particularly in support of C-130 training missions. Over the years, the squadron has played a vital role in contingency operations, disaster response, and deployments, contributing to the mission success of both the wing and the broader United States Air Force.
317th Troop Carrier Wing
U.S. Air Force
The 317th Troop Carrier Wing was first activated in 1948, originally stationed at Smyrna Air Force Base, Tennessee. It played a significant role during the Berlin Airlift, providing critical air transport of supplies to West Berlin amidst the Soviet blockade. During the Korean War, the wing supported United Nations forces by transporting troops, equipment, and supplies throughout the theater. Over the years, it underwent several redesignations and continues its legacy today as the 317th Airlift Wing, operating C-130 Hercules aircraft from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas.
320th OMS
U.S. Air Force
The 320th Organizational Maintenance Squadron (OMS) was an integral support unit of the United States Air Force, primarily associated with the 320th Bombardment Wing. Activated during the Cold War era, the 320th OMS was responsible for the organizational-level maintenance of B-52 Stratofortress bombers and other assigned aircraft at Mather Air Force Base, California. The squadron ensured aircraft readiness by performing inspections, repairs, and servicing to support the wing’s strategic bomber operations. The 320th OMS contributed to the nation’s nuclear deterrence posture until its inactivation alongside the 320th Bombardment Wing in the early 1980s.
322nd Airlift Division
U.S. Air Force
The 322nd Airlift Division was an integral unit of the United States Air Force, first established during World War II in 1944 as the 322nd Troop Carrier Wing. Reactivated and redesignated several times, it played a significant role during the Cold War, overseeing tactical and strategic airlift operations throughout Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. The Division was instrumental in supporting NATO missions, humanitarian relief efforts, and rapid mobility exercises, demonstrating exceptional logistic capabilities. Headquartered at Ramstein Air Base, Germany for much of its history, the 322nd Airlift Division was inactivated in 1992 following post-Cold War organizational restructuring.
3345th Technical School, Chanute AFB, IL.
U.S. Air Force
The 3345th Technical School was a United States Air Force training unit located at Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois. Established in the post-World War II era, the unit was responsible for providing technical training to airmen in various specialties, including aircraft maintenance, missile systems, and electronics. Throughout its operational years, the 3345th played a crucial role in preparing thousands of Air Force personnel for assignments worldwide, supporting both Cold War and peacetime missions. The unit remained active until the closure of Chanute AFB in 1993, marking the end of its significant contribution to Air Force readiness and technical excellence.
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