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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.
MARCH AFB C-119
U.S. Air Force
The C-119 Flying Boxcar was operated by the United States Air Force at March Air Force Base (AFB), California, primarily during the 1950s and early 1960s. Units at March AFB, such as troop carrier squadrons, used the C-119 for tactical airlift missions, including transporting troops, equipment, and supplies, as well as performing airborne drops and aeromedical evacuation. The aircraft’s distinctive twin-boom design and rear loading ramp made it ideal for rapid loading and unloading operations. While at March AFB, C-119 units supported training, exercises, and real-world deployments, contributing to the Air Force’s global mobility during the early Cold War era.
MARCH AIR FORCE BASE
U.S. Air Force
Mather AFB, CA - Undergraduate Navigator Training (UNT)
U.S. Air Force
Mather Air Force Base (AFB), located near Sacramento, California, served as a pivotal site for Undergraduate Navigator Training (UNT) for the United States Air Force. Established as a navigation school during World War II, Mather AFB became the primary hub for training Air Force navigators, bombardiers, and electronic warfare officers starting in the late 1940s. Throughout the Cold War and into the early 1990s, thousands of Air Force, Navy, and allied officers completed rigorous coursework and flight training at Mather, earning their navigator wings. The UNT program at Mather continued until the base was closed in 1993 as part of the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process, with training operations subsequently moved to Randolph AFB, Texas.
NAF Washington DC
U.S. Air Force
Naval Air Facility (NAF) Washington, D.C. was established in 1941 at Andrews Field (now Joint Base Andrews) to provide aviation support for the National Capital Region. Throughout its history, NAF Washington has served as a hub for administrative, logistical, and operational support for Navy and Marine Corps aviation units and transient aircraft. The facility has played a vital role in executive transport missions, VIP flights, and ceremonial duties, supporting senior Department of Defense and government officials. Today, NAF Washington continues its mission as part of Joint Base Andrews, maintaining readiness and support for naval aviation operations in the nation's capital.
OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE
U.S. Air Force
SAFSP
U.S. Air Force
SAMSO
U.S. Air Force
SEVERAL
U.S. Air Force
SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE ,WICHITA FALLS TX.
U.S. Air Force
SOCCENT
U.S. Air Force
SOUTHWEST AIR DEFENSE SECTOR
U.S. Air Force
SPECIAL OPS
U.S. Air Force
STRATCOM
U.S. Air Force
TUSLOG Det 175
U.S. Air Force
TUSLOG Detachment 175 was a United States Air Force unit assigned to the TUSLOG (The United States Logistics Group) organization in Turkey during the Cold War. Established in the early 1950s, Det 175 was primarily located at Incirlik Air Base, serving as a key logistics and support unit for U.S. and NATO operations in the region. Its responsibilities included supply management, administrative support, and facilitating joint operations between Turkish and American forces. The detachment played a crucial role in maintaining U.S. strategic interests in the Middle East until its eventual inactivation as American presence in Turkey was reorganized in the late 20th century.
TUSLOG DET 3 INCIRLIK AFB, ADONA, TURKEY
U.S. Air Force
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE
U.S. Air Force
UNSURE
U.S. Air Force
USAFSS 6910th Security Wing
U.S. Air Force
The 6910th Security Wing was a United States Air Force unit under the United States Air Force Security Service (USAFSS), activated in 1974 at Darmstadt, West Germany. Its primary mission was signals intelligence (SIGINT) and electronic surveillance during the Cold War, focusing on monitoring Warsaw Pact communications. The Wing played a crucial role in gathering and analyzing intelligence to support NATO operations and maintain situational awareness of Soviet and Eastern Bloc activities. The 6910th Security Wing remained operational until its inactivation in 1978, when its missions were realigned under other USAFSS units as part of organizational restructuring.
VR-22 Fleet Logistics Support Squadron
U.S. Air Force
Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 22 (VR-22), known as the "Fleet Tenders," was a U.S. Navy squadron established in 1960 to provide vital air logistics support to the Atlantic Fleet. Originally based at Naval Air Station Norfolk, and later at Naval Air Station Rota, Spain, VR-22 operated aircraft such as the C-118 Liftmaster and C-130 Hercules to transport personnel, supplies, and mail throughout Europe, the Mediterranean, and North Africa. The squadron played a crucial role in supporting fleet operations, exercises, and contingency missions during the Cold War era. VR-22 was disestablished in 1989, after nearly three decades of distinguished service.
WEBB AFB
U.S. Air Force
WESTERN AIR DEFENSE SECTOR
U.S. Air Force
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB
U.S. Air Force
YOKOTA AB JAPAN
U.S. Air Force