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726 AMS
U.S. Air Force
7274 ABG
U.S. Air Force
7350th Support Group
U.S. Air Force
The 7350th Support Group was a unit of the United States Air Force, established in the early years of the Cold War to provide logistical and administrative support for American operations in Europe. Activated at Rhein-Main Air Base, Germany, the group played a key role in supporting USAF missions and personnel stationed in the region, especially during the period of heightened tensions with the Soviet Union. The unit was responsible for a wide range of support activities, including supply, transportation, and base services, ensuring the operational readiness of assigned and transiting units. The 7350th Support Group remained active throughout much of the Cold War before being inactivated or reorganized as part of broader USAF restructuring efforts in Europe.
741 SFS
U.S. Air Force
74TH MEDICAL GROUP
U.S. Air Force
776th TAS Ching Chuan Kang Air Base
U.S. Air Force
The 776th Tactical Airlift Squadron (TAS) was a United States Air Force unit stationed at Ching Chuan Kang Air Base (CCK), Taiwan, during the Vietnam War era. Activated in 1966, the squadron was part of the 314th Tactical Airlift Wing and operated the Lockheed C-130 Hercules transport aircraft. The 776th TAS played a crucial role in providing airlift support, including troop transport, cargo delivery, and aeromedical evacuation missions throughout Southeast Asia. The squadron's operations from CCK significantly contributed to U.S. military logistics and mobility in the region until its inactivation in 1973.
77th Fighter Squadron
U.S. Air Force
The 77th Fighter Squadron, known as the "Gamblers," was first activated in 1942 and played a vital role in World War II as part of the 20th Fighter Group, flying missions in the European Theater. Over the decades, the squadron has operated a variety of fighter aircraft, including the P-38 Lightning, F-51 Mustang, F-84 Thunderjet, and the F-16 Fighting Falcon. The 77th has participated in numerous conflicts, including the Cold War, Operation Desert Storm, and more recent operations in the Middle East. Today, the squadron is based at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, and continues to provide combat-ready airpower for the United States Air Force.
803 COMBAT SUPPORT GROUP
U.S. Air Force
803rd Transportation Sq DMAFB
U.S. Air Force
The 803rd Transportation Squadron was an Air Force unit stationed at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base (DMAFB) in Tucson, Arizona. Activated during the Cold War era, the squadron provided critical logistical and transportation support for base operations, including the movement of personnel, equipment, and supplies. The 803rd played a vital role in supporting the Strategic Air Command’s mission at DMAFB, especially during periods of heightened alert and deployment. Over time, as Air Force logistics underwent restructuring, the squadron was inactivated or redesignated, with its legacy continued by successor transportation and logistics units at the base.
81st EMS
U.S. Air Force
The 81st Equipment Maintenance Squadron (81st EMS) is a vital support unit within the United States Air Force, stationed at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. The squadron traces its origins to the broader support structure of the 81st Training Wing, providing comprehensive maintenance and repair for a wide range of ground equipment and aerospace systems. Over the years, the 81st EMS has played a crucial role in ensuring mission readiness by maintaining aircraft, vehicles, and specialized equipment essential to both training and operational missions. The unit’s dedication to excellence has earned it multiple commendations for outstanding maintenance support and innovation within the Air Education and Training Command.
81ST SECURITY POLICE
U.S. Air Force
81ST TFS
U.S. Air Force
82ND
U.S. Air Force
82nd Fighter-Interceptor Squadron
U.S. Air Force
The 82nd Fighter-Interceptor Squadron was first activated during World War II in 1942, initially serving as a fighter squadron in the U.S. Army Air Forces. The unit saw action in the Mediterranean Theater, flying aircraft such as the P-38 Lightning and later the P-47 Thunderbolt in support of Allied operations. After the war, the squadron was reactivated several times during the Cold War, most notably as an air defense unit equipped with jet interceptors like the F-86 Sabre and F-101 Voodoo, tasked with protecting U.S. airspace from potential threats. The squadron was inactivated in 1968, concluding a distinguished service history spanning over two decades.
831 combat support group
U.S. Air Force
The 831st Combat Support Group was an integral U.S. Air Force unit, initially activated in 1966 at George Air Force Base, California. It provided essential base operations, logistics, and administrative support for the 35th Tactical Fighter Wing and other tenant units. The group ensured the readiness and effectiveness of flying operations during the Vietnam War era by managing facilities, supply, security, and personnel services. The 831st Combat Support Group remained active until the base's closure and was inactivated in 1992.
848 ACWS
U.S. Air Force
862 Combat Support Squadron
U.S. Air Force
The 862 Combat Support Squadron is a unit within the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), established to provide essential support services for air operations. Formed in 2006 as part of the restructuring of RAAF's support elements, the squadron is based at RAAF Base Amberley in Queensland. Its roles include logistics, base operations, emergency response, and life support, ensuring that both personnel and aircraft are fully supported during peacetime and deployed operations. The 862 Combat Support Squadron has played a critical part in both domestic humanitarian missions and overseas deployments, contributing to the effectiveness and readiness of the Australian Defence Force.
89th CES
U.S. Air Force
The 89th Civil Engineer Squadron (89th CES) is an essential unit assigned to the 89th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Activated to support the unique mission requirements of distinguished visitor airlift, the squadron provides comprehensive engineering, emergency management, and installation support for the base’s critical operations. Over the years, the 89th CES has played a pivotal role in maintaining infrastructure readiness, enabling the safe and efficient movement of the nation’s leaders and foreign dignitaries. Its highly trained personnel have consistently ensured mission continuity through rapid response to emergencies and expert facility management.
89TH OMS
U.S. Air Force
8th Field Maintenance Ubon RTAFB Thailand
U.S. Air Force
The 8th Field Maintenance Squadron was a vital support unit assigned to Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base (RTAFB), Thailand, during the Vietnam War. Stationed at Ubon as part of the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, the squadron provided essential aircraft maintenance, repair, and logistical support for the wing’s F-4 Phantom II fighter-bombers. Their mission ensured maximum aircraft readiness for combat operations, including air interdiction and close air support missions over Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. The 8th Field Maintenance Squadron played a key role in sustaining the operational effectiveness of United States Air Force missions from Ubon until the base’s closure in 1974.
9 MXS
U.S. Air Force
90TH SPG
U.S. Air Force
911 ARS
U.S. Air Force
91st Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron
U.S. Air Force
The 91st Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron was originally constituted as the 91st Observation Squadron in 1941 and activated at Birmingham Army Air Field, Alabama. During World War II, the unit was redesignated and played a vital role in aerial reconnaissance, providing valuable intelligence for Allied ground and air operations across the European Theater. Flying aircraft such as the F-6 (a reconnaissance variant of the P-51 Mustang), the squadron supported campaigns in France and Germany, helping to locate enemy positions and direct artillery fire. After the war, the squadron continued its reconnaissance mission during the early Cold War period before being inactivated in 1949.