4600 Air Base Wing

The 4600th Air Base Wing was an administrative and support unit of the United States Air Force, activated in 1950 at Ent Air Force Base, Colorado. Its primary mission was to provide base operating support, security, and logistical services for units assigned to Ent AFB, including major commands such as the Air Defense Command and later, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). The wing played a critical role during the Cold War, supporting command and control operations vital to continental air defense. The 4600th Air Base Wing was inactivated in 1976 following the closure of Ent AFB and the relocation of its supported missions.