812th Medical Group, Walker AFB, NM

The 812th Medical Group was an essential medical unit stationed at Walker Air Force Base, New Mexico, during the Cold War era. Activated in support of the base’s Strategic Air Command mission, the group provided comprehensive healthcare and medical readiness services to military personnel and their families. The 812th Medical Group played a critical role in maintaining the health and operational effectiveness of the aircrews and support staff assigned to the base’s bomber and reconnaissance wings. Following the closure of Walker AFB in 1967, the unit was inactivated, concluding its distinguished service to the Air Force community.