Det 1, 6916 Security Squadron

Detachment 1, 6916th Security Squadron was a United States Air Force signals intelligence (SIGINT) unit active during the Cold War. Based at Iraklion Air Station, Crete, this detachment played a crucial role in monitoring Warsaw Pact communications and supporting NATO intelligence efforts in the Mediterranean region. Operating sophisticated electronic surveillance equipment, its personnel intercepted, analyzed, and reported critical information to higher headquarters. The unit’s operations contributed significantly to allied situational awareness and early warning capabilities throughout its period of activity.