414th Combat Support Squad

The 414th Combat Support Squadron was activated during the height of the Cold War in 1962, originally stationed at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. Tasked with providing essential logistics, engineering, and base defense, the squadron ensured operational readiness for both strategic bomber and missile wings. During Operation Desert Storm in 1991, the 414th deployed personnel and equipment to support coalition air operations in Southwest Asia. In the 21st century, the unit continues to play a vital role in global contingency operations, adapting to modern warfare’s dynamic requirements.