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U.S. Air Force

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About 6950th RGM

The 6950th Radio Group Mobile (RGM) was a United States Air Force signals intelligence unit activated in the early 1950s during the height of the Cold War. Stationed at RAF Chicksands in England, the unit's primary mission was to conduct communications interception and electronic surveillance operations targeting Soviet and Warsaw Pact activities. The 6950th RGM played a crucial role in gathering intelligence for the National Security Agency (NSA) and U.S. European Command, supporting both strategic and tactical decision-making. The unit was later redesignated and eventually inactivated as technological advancements and organizational changes transformed U.S. Air Force intelligence operations.

Unit Members

Paul Yamarik

U.S. Air Force

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Lonnie Dixon

U.S. Air Force

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Photos

U.S. Air Force • 1976

stationed at johnson air force base in japan

U.S. Air Force • 1949

About 6950th RGM

About this Unit

Historical Facts

• Cold War Origins: The 6950th Radio Group Mobile (RGM) was activated in 1962 at RAF Chicksands, England, as part of the USAF Security Service during the height of the Cold War. • Signals Intelligence Mission: The unit's primary mission was signals intelligence (SIGINT), intercepting and analyzing communications from Warsaw Pact nations. • Strategic Location: RAF Chicksands was chosen for its proximity to Europe, making it ideal for monitoring Soviet and Eastern Bloc transmissions. • The Elephant Cage: The base was famous for its massive AN/FLR-9 "Wullenweber" circular antenna array, nicknamed the "Elephant Cage," which enabled global high-frequency direction finding. • International Cooperation: The 6950th RGM often worked closely with British intelligence agencies and other NATO allies, sharing information and conducting joint operations. • Vietnam War Support: While based in the UK, the unit’s intelligence contributed to U.S. operations worldwide, including support for missions in Vietnam. • Women in SIGINT: The 6950th RGM was among the first USAF units in Europe to integrate female airmen into sensitive intelligence roles in the 1970s. • Decorations and Awards: Over the years, the unit and its members received several Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards for their exceptional service and performance. • Post-Cold War Reorganization: After the end of the Cold War, the 6950th RGM was redesignated as the 6950th Electronic Security Group and later as part of the 488th Intelligence Squadron. • Closure and Legacy: RAF Chicksands closed as an active USAF base in 1995, but the legacy of the 6950th RGM endures through veterans' organizations and its lasting impact on modern military intelligence operations.