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1ST AEROSPACE COMM
U.S. Air Force
1st Air Commando Group
U.S. Air Force
The 1st Air Commando Group was formed in 1943 during World War II as a United States Army Air Forces unit specializing in unconventional warfare and support for allied forces behind enemy lines. Originally created to support British Chindit operations in Burma, the group pioneered the use of air transport for long-range penetration, glider insertions, and aerial resupply missions deep in Japanese-held territory. Under the leadership of Colonels Philip G. Cochran and John R. Alison, the unit employed a diverse array of aircraft, including P-51 Mustangs, C-47 transports, and gliders, to execute daring operations that helped disrupt Japanese supply lines. The 1st Air Commando Group’s innovative tactics laid the groundwork for modern Air Force special operations and remains a celebrated example of airpower in support of special operations forces.
1ST CEG
U.S. Air Force
1st special ops wing
U.S. Air Force
The 1st Special Operations Wing (1 SOW) is a premier unit of the United States Air Force, headquartered at Hurlburt Field, Florida. Originally activated in 1944 as the 1st Air Commando Group, it played a crucial role in supporting Allied operations in the China-Burma-India Theater during World War II. Reactivated and redesignated several times, the wing has participated in numerous conflicts, including Vietnam, Grenada, Panama, and the Global War on Terrorism. Today, the 1 SOW specializes in unconventional warfare, precision strike, and special operations, providing unique airpower capabilities to U.S. Special Operations Command worldwide.
20 CES
U.S. Air Force
2006th Communications Group
U.S. Air Force
The 2006th Communications Group was a United States Air Force unit responsible for providing critical communications and information systems support. Activated during the Cold War era, the group played a key role in ensuring secure and reliable communications for strategic and tactical operations. It supported various USAF commands and missions, enhancing command and control capabilities both in the continental United States and overseas. Over its period of service, the 2006th Communications Group contributed significantly to the effectiveness and readiness of U.S. Air Force operations before its eventual inactivation.
2015th Communication Squadron
U.S. Air Force
The 2015th Communication Squadron was a United States Air Force unit responsible for providing communications and information systems support. Activated during the Cold War era, the squadron operated at various overseas and stateside locations, ensuring reliable command and control capabilities for Air Force operations. The unit specialized in maintaining secure voice, data, and radio networks critical to mission success. Over time, the 2015th Communication Squadron played a vital role in advancing the Air Force's technological infrastructure before its eventual inactivation or redesignation as part of broader communications restructuring.
2016th Communications Squadron
U.S. Air Force
The 2016th Communications Squadron was a unit of the United States Air Force responsible for providing vital communications support to its assigned installation and operational commands. Activated during the Cold War era, the squadron played a critical role in maintaining secure and reliable communications channels, supporting both routine operations and emergency contingencies. Stationed at various times at locations such as Nakhon Phanom Royal Thai Air Force Base in Thailand, the squadron contributed significantly to U.S. military efforts in Southeast Asia, particularly during the Vietnam War. The 2016th Communications Squadron was eventually inactivated as part of post-war drawdowns and reorganizations within the Air Force communications structure.
2048 COMM SQ
U.S. Air Force
2050TH COMMUNICATIONS SQUADRON
U.S. Air Force
The 2050th Communications Squadron was a United States Air Force unit tasked with providing critical communications support to various Air Force operations. Activated during the Cold War era, the squadron was responsible for maintaining secure and reliable communication networks, both stateside and in overseas deployments. Throughout its service, the 2050th played an essential role in supporting command and control functions, ensuring mission readiness through the management of advanced communications technology. The squadron was eventually inactivated or redesignated as part of broader Air Force organizational changes, but its legacy endures in the modern communications units that followed.
20th
U.S. Air Force
20TH AMS
U.S. Air Force
21 TFTS
U.S. Air Force
210th Artillery Group
U.S. Air Force
The 210th Artillery Group was first constituted in 1944 and activated during World War II, playing a vital role in providing artillery support to Allied forces in the European Theater. After the war, the unit underwent several redesignations and activations, including significant service during the Cold War as part of U.S. Army Europe, stationed in Germany to bolster NATO defenses. In the late 20th century, the 210th Artillery Group was reorganized as the 210th Field Artillery Brigade, later deploying in support of operations in Southwest Asia, including Operation Iraqi Freedom. Throughout its history, the unit has been recognized for its professionalism and effectiveness in delivering fire support across multiple conflicts.
2192 COMM SQDN
U.S. Air Force
21ST SECURITY POLICE
U.S. Air Force
22FMS
U.S. Air Force
22IS
U.S. Air Force
22ND AIR REFUELING SQUADRON
U.S. Air Force
22nd Combat Defense Squadron
U.S. Air Force
The 22nd Combat Defense Squadron was an Air Force unit responsible for providing security and ground defense for air base operations. Activated in the early Cold War era, the squadron was typically assigned to protect strategic bomber and missile installations against potential enemy incursions. Its members specialized in base defense tactics, weapons proficiency, and rapid response to security threats, often training alongside other Air Force Security Police units. The squadron played a key role in ensuring the operational readiness and security of U.S. Air Force assets during periods of heightened tension, before being inactivated or redesignated as the Air Force evolved its security forces structure.
23 FS
U.S. Air Force
23RD AGS
U.S. Air Force
23TFW
U.S. Air Force
24TH MMS
U.S. Air Force