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Lockbourne Air Force BASE, OHIO
U.S. Air Force
Lockbourne Air Force Base, located near Columbus, Ohio, was established in 1942 as a key training site for the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. The base gained historical significance as the home of the famed Tuskegee Airmen’s 332nd Fighter Group and later the 477th Bombardment Group, both pioneering African American units. During the Cold War, Lockbourne became a Strategic Air Command installation, hosting B-47 Stratojet bombers and KC-97 tankers as part of America’s nuclear deterrent. The base was renamed Rickenbacker Air Force Base in 1974, honoring Medal of Honor recipient Eddie Rickenbacker, and later transitioned to Air National Guard and civilian use.
LOWRY AFB, CO
U.S. Air Force
MACDILL
U.S. Air Force
MALCOLM GROW USAF MEDICAL CENTER
U.S. Air Force
Maxwell AFB
U.S. Air Force
Maxwell Air Force Base (AFB), located in Montgomery, Alabama, has a rich military history dating back to its origins as Wright Field in 1918, established as a repair depot during World War I. In 1922, it was renamed Maxwell Field in honor of Second Lieutenant William C. Maxwell, an Alabama native who died in a plane crash in the Philippines. During World War II, Maxwell became a key site for pilot training and later emerged as a center for leadership development and education with the establishment of Air University in 1946. Today, Maxwell AFB remains the intellectual and leadership hub of the U.S. Air Force, hosting major organizations such as Air University and the 42nd Air Base Wing.
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE
U.S. Air Force
MILDENHALL
U.S. Air Force
MUNITIONS
U.S. Air Force
NAF Lajes
U.S. Air Force
NAF Lajes, or Naval Air Facility Lajes, is a United States military facility located at Lajes Field on Terceira Island in the Azores, Portugal. Established during World War II, the base played a critical role as a transatlantic staging post for aircraft, logistics, and anti-submarine operations. Throughout the Cold War, NAF Lajes remained strategically important for NATO and U.S. operations, serving as a key refueling and support hub for military missions between North America, Europe, and Africa. Its significance continued into the 21st century, supporting operations related to the Middle East and humanitarian missions.
National Guard Bureau
U.S. Air Force
Naval Security Group Vietnam
U.S. Air Force
The Naval Security Group Vietnam (NSG Vietnam) was a specialized unit of the U.S. Navy tasked with signals intelligence (SIGINT) and communications security during the Vietnam War. Established in 1966, NSG Vietnam operated from several sites, including Danang and Saigon, and supported naval operations with critical intelligence on enemy communications and movements. The unit worked closely with other American and allied intelligence organizations, providing real-time information that aided in both tactical and strategic decision-making. NSG Vietnam played an essential role until the U.S. withdrawal, with its mission concluding in 1973 as American forces left South Vietnam.
NEADS
U.S. Air Force
NELLIS AFB HOSPITAL
U.S. Air Force
NORTON AFB, CA
U.S. Air Force
Pacific Air Command
U.S. Air Force
Patrol squadron 1
U.S. Air Force
Patrol Squadron 1 (VP-1), known as the "Screaming Eagles," is a United States Navy maritime patrol squadron established in February 1943. Initially formed during World War II, VP-1 played a crucial role in anti-submarine warfare and reconnaissance missions in the Pacific Theater. Over the decades, the squadron has operated various aircraft, including the P-2 Neptune and the P-3 Orion, and today flies the P-8A Poseidon. VP-1 continues to support U.S. Navy operations with surveillance, reconnaissance, and anti-submarine missions from its current home base at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington.
RHEIN MAIN AB GERMANY
U.S. Air Force
SAC 8TH AIR FORCE
U.S. Air Force
SAC COMMAND
U.S. Air Force
SEYMOUR JOHNSON
U.S. Air Force
SOUTHEAST AIR DEFENSE SECTOR
U.S. Air Force
Squadron One Vietmam
U.S. Air Force
**Squadron One** was a U.S. Navy riverine unit established during the Vietnam War as part of the Mobile Riverine Force operations in the Mekong Delta. Initially formed in 1966, Squadron One operated Patrol Boat, River (PBR) craft, conducting patrols, interdiction, and support missions along the complex waterways of South Vietnam. The unit played a crucial role in disrupting Viet Cong supply lines, providing fire support for ground forces, and participating in major operations such as Operation Game Warden. Squadron One's efforts were instrumental in asserting control over the riverine environment until its disestablishment in the early 1970s as U.S. involvement in Vietnam decreased.
SWADS
U.S. Air Force
Tuslog Det 37
U.S. Air Force
TUSLOG Detachment 37 (Turkey United States Logistics Group, Detachment 37) was a United States Air Force unit stationed at Cigli Air Base near İzmir, Turkey, during the Cold War. Established in the 1950s, the detachment played a critical role in supporting NATO operations and U.S. strategic interests in the Eastern Mediterranean region. TUSLOG Det 37 provided logistical, operational, and administrative support to various USAF and allied missions, including reconnaissance and communications activities. The unit was eventually inactivated as part of restructuring and drawdown of U.S. forces in Turkey in the late 1970s and early 1980s.