815th Combat Defense Squadron

The 815th Combat Defense Squadron was an Air Force security unit active during the Cold War era. Stationed at Forbes Air Force Base, Kansas, the squadron was tasked with providing base security, law enforcement, and protection of critical Air Force assets, particularly Strategic Air Command resources. The unit played a key role in safeguarding nuclear-capable aircraft and missile systems amid heightened tensions with the Soviet Union. The 815th was eventually inactivated as part of broader Air Force reorganizations and the evolving nature of base defense requirements.