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Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 7
U.S. Air Force
Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 7 (HC-7), known as the "Sea Devils," was a distinguished U.S. Navy helicopter squadron established in September 1967. Primarily tasked with combat search and rescue (CSAR) missions during the Vietnam War, HC-7 operated from aircraft carriers and forward bases throughout the Western Pacific. The squadron played a critical role in rescuing downed pilots, saving over 150 lives under hostile conditions. HC-7 was decommissioned in June 1975, earning multiple commendations for its valor and service.
HICKAM AFB, HI
U.S. Air Force
HQ AAVS
U.S. Air Force
HQ USAFSS
U.S. Air Force
IRAKLION AIR STATION
U.S. Air Force
Korat air force base Thailand
U.S. Air Force
Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, located in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand, has played a significant role in regional military history. During the Vietnam War, it was a key United States Air Force (USAF) installation, hosting units such as the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing and serving as a base for F-105 Thunderchief and F-4 Phantom II combat operations over Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. The base supported a wide range of missions, including interdiction, close air support, and air defense suppression. After the end of major U.S. operations in Southeast Asia, Korat was returned to the Royal Thai Air Force and continues to serve as an important Thai military installation today.
Kunsan AB, Korea
U.S. Air Force
MCGUIRE AFB, NJ
U.S. Air Force
Norton AFB
U.S. Air Force
Norton Air Force Base (AFB), located in San Bernardino, California, was established in 1942 as San Bernardino Army Air Field, serving as a vital maintenance and supply facility during World War II. Renamed in 1950 to honor Captain Leland F. Norton, a local war hero killed in action, the base played a key role throughout the Cold War, supporting Air Force Logistics Command and hosting transport units such as the 63rd Military Airlift Wing. Norton AFB was instrumental in airlift missions, space program support, and humanitarian operations, including Southeast Asia evacuations. The base was closed in 1994 as part of the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) program, with its legacy continuing through civilian use and community redevelopment.
PMEL
U.S. Air Force
POSTAL
U.S. Air Force
RAF Upper Heyford
U.S. Air Force
RAF Upper Heyford was a Royal Air Force station located in Oxfordshire, England. It was first established in 1918 and played a significant role during both World War II and the Cold War. During the Second World War, it served primarily as a training and operational base for bomber and reconnaissance units. In the post-war era, RAF Upper Heyford became a key United States Air Force base, hosting Strategic Air Command and later Tactical Air Command units until its closure in 1994. The site is remembered for its pivotal contribution to NATO air operations and its long-standing Anglo-American partnership.
RAMSTEIN AFB, GERMANY
U.S. Air Force
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE
U.S. Air Force
RECRUITING SERVICE
U.S. Air Force
SAFESIDE
U.S. Air Force
SCHOOL OF HEALTH CARE SCIENCES
U.S. Air Force
SCOTT AFB, IL
U.S. Air Force
SECURITY POLICE K-9
U.S. Air Force
Selfridge Air National Guard Base
U.S. Air Force
Selfridge Air National Guard Base, located in Harrison Township, Michigan, has served as a key military installation since its establishment in 1917 as Selfridge Field. Originally opened as a training base for pilots during World War I, Selfridge has played a pivotal role in American air defense throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. Over the decades, it has hosted a variety of units, including the 127th Wing of the Michigan Air National Guard, and supported missions ranging from fighter operations to air refueling and homeland security. Today, Selfridge ANGB remains a vital hub for joint military and reserve operations, contributing significantly to national defense and disaster response efforts.
SERVICES SQUADRON
U.S. Air Force
SFS
U.S. Air Force
SHEPARD AFB
U.S. Air Force
SHEPPARD AFB HOSPITAL
U.S. Air Force