AAVS Aerospace Audiovisual Service

The Aerospace Audiovisual Service (AAVS) was a specialized unit of the United States Air Force, originally established in 1965. Its primary mission was to provide photographic, film, and audiovisual support for Air Force operations, training, and public affairs, capturing both historical documentation and operational footage. Headquartered at Norton Air Force Base, California, the AAVS managed detachments worldwide and played a key role in producing training films and combat documentation during the Vietnam War and beyond. In 1991, AAVS was redesignated as the Air Force Combat Camera Service, reflecting its evolving mission in modern military media operations.