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AIR FORCE ORIENTATION GROUP
U.S. Air Force
Aircraft mechanic
U.S. Air Force
The role of the aircraft mechanic has been vital since the earliest days of military aviation during World War I, when mechanics maintained biplanes on the front lines. As airpower grew in importance during World War II, dedicated military units of aircraft mechanics were established to service increasingly complex fighter and bomber fleets, ensuring mission readiness. Throughout the Cold War and into the modern era, these units have adapted to evolving technologies, from jet engines to advanced avionics systems. Today, military aircraft mechanics are essential for maintaining operational effectiveness, supporting missions worldwide by keeping a wide variety of aircraft in top condition.
ALPHA
U.S. Air Force
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE
U.S. Air Force
CAMP NEW AMSTERDAM
U.S. Air Force
CASTLE AFB, CA
U.S. Air Force
CHANUTE
U.S. Air Force
CHANUTE AFB HOSPITAL
U.S. Air Force
CLARK AIR BASE
U.S. Air Force
COMBAT CONTROL TEAM
U.S. Air Force
Combat Equipment Group Europe
U.S. Air Force
Combat Equipment Group Europe (CEGE) was established in 1985 as a subordinate unit of the U.S. Army Materiel Command to manage and maintain prepositioned military equipment in Europe. Headquartered in Livorno, Italy, CEGE was responsible for the storage, maintenance, and accountability of Army Prepositioned Stocks (APS), ensuring rapid force deployment and readiness for U.S. and NATO operations during the Cold War and beyond. The unit played a crucial logistical role during major exercises and contingencies, supporting operations such as Desert Storm and later peacekeeping missions in the Balkans. In the mid-2000s, CEGE’s mission and assets were integrated into the Army Field Support Brigade structure, reflecting evolving strategic requirements and organizational changes within U.S. Army Europe.
DAVIS MONTHAN AFB
U.S. Air Force
EGLIN
U.S. Air Force
ENGLAND
U.S. Air Force
FAIRCHILD
U.S. Air Force
FE WARREN AFB
U.S. Air Force
FIRE PROTECTION
U.S. Air Force
HANCOCK FIELD
U.S. Air Force
HQ 7TH AF
U.S. Air Force
HQ AFPC
U.S. Air Force
HQ USAF Special Operations Command
U.S. Air Force
The Headquarters United States Air Force Special Operations Command (HQ AFSOC) was established in May 1990 at Hurlburt Field, Florida, to serve as the Air Force component of United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). Its origins trace back to earlier Air Force special operations efforts in the Vietnam War and the establishment of 23rd Air Force in 1983. HQ AFSOC is tasked with organizing, training, and equipping Air Force special operations forces for worldwide deployment and specialized missions, including direct action, unconventional warfare, and counterterrorism. Over the decades, HQ AFSOC has directed critical air operations in conflicts ranging from Operation Desert Storm to the Global War on Terror, earning a reputation for innovation, adaptability, and joint interoperability.
KESSLER AFB
U.S. Air Force
KUNSAN
U.S. Air Force
MABS-26KAG-26,YCAF,New River,Jacksonville,N
U.S. Air Force
Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 26, known as MALS-26, operates under Marine Aircraft Group 26 (MAG-26) at Marine Corps Air Facility (MCAF) New River near Jacksonville, North Carolina. Originally activated as Headquarters and Maintenance Squadron 26 (H&MS-26) in 1952, the unit was redesignated as MALS-26 in 1988 to better reflect its aviation logistics and support mission. MALS-26 provides vital intermediate-level aviation maintenance, ordnance, and supply support to the squadrons of MAG-26, which primarily operate rotary-wing aircraft. The squadron has supported numerous operations and exercises, both stateside and overseas, ensuring the readiness and effectiveness of Marine Corps aviation assets.