853rd Medical Group

The 853rd Medical Group was a United States Air Force medical unit, first activated in the late 1950s to provide comprehensive medical support to its parent wing. Stationed primarily at locations such as Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana, the group was responsible for the healthcare of military personnel, dependents, and civilian staff. Throughout its service, the 853rd Medical Group played a vital role in supporting Cold War operations, ensuring the readiness and well-being of airmen assigned to strategic missile commands. The unit was eventually inactivated as part of broader organizational changes and restructuring within the Air Force Medical Service.