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U.S. Air Force
60 CRS
U.S. Air Force
60 OSS
U.S. Air Force
605th Air Commando Squadron
U.S. Air Force
The 605th Air Commando Squadron was activated in 1967 as part of the United States Air Force's efforts during the Vietnam War. Assigned to the 56th Air Commando Wing, the squadron operated out of Nakhon Phanom Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand. Equipped primarily with the Douglas A-1 Skyraider, the unit provided close air support, search and rescue escort, and interdiction missions over Laos and North Vietnam. The squadron was inactivated in December 1967 as part of a reorganization of Air Commando forces in Southeast Asia.
60MAC
U.S. Air Force
**60th Medium Artillery Company (60MAC) Military History:** The 60th Medium Artillery Company (60MAC) was established in the early 1960s as part of the army's modernization efforts during the Cold War. Initially equipped with towed 155mm howitzers, the unit provided crucial fire support in several key training exercises and was later deployed in regional peacekeeping operations. In the 1980s, 60MAC transitioned to self-propelled artillery platforms, enhancing its mobility and rapid response capabilities. Throughout its history, 60MAC earned commendations for precision fire missions and its adaptability to evolving battlefield technologies, maintaining a reputation for excellence within the artillery corps.
60TH SUPPLY SQ
U.S. Air Force
616th AC&W Squadron
U.S. Air Force
The 616th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron (AC&W Squadron) was a United States Air Force unit activated during the early years of the Cold War. Established in 1950, the squadron was primarily tasked with operating radar sites for air defense, providing early warning and control of airspace in the southeastern United States. Stationed at sites such as Benton Air Force Station, Pennsylvania, the 616th played a crucial role in the network of units monitoring for potential Soviet bomber incursions. The squadron was inactivated in 1961, as advances in radar technology and changes in strategic defense priorities led to the consolidation and realignment of air defense forces.
625 MASS
U.S. Air Force
631ST COMBAT SUPPORT GROUP
U.S. Air Force
636 COMBAT SUPPORT GROUP
U.S. Air Force
6486th suppron pacaf
U.S. Air Force
The **6486th Support Squadron (SUPPRON)** was a unit of the United States Air Force assigned to Pacific Air Forces (PACAF). Activated during the Cold War era, the 6486th SUPPRON was based at Yokota Air Base in Japan, where it provided vital logistical and administrative support to USAF operations throughout the Pacific region. The squadron played a key role in supporting airlift missions, supply distribution, and maintenance activities during periods of heightened regional tension and U.S. military engagement in Asia. Its contributions ensured the operational effectiveness of other PACAF units before eventual reorganization or inactivation as USAF support structures evolved in the late 20th century.
6510 CES
U.S. Air Force
6515 OMS EDWARDS AFB CALIF
U.S. Air Force
660TH AGS
U.S. Air Force
664th Radar Squadron
U.S. Air Force
The 664th Radar Squadron was a United States Air Force unit activated in 1949 as part of the Air Defense Command’s efforts during the early Cold War period. Initially stationed at Belleville Air Force Station, Illinois, the squadron was tasked with operating radar systems to detect and track potential enemy aircraft, providing vital information for continental air defense. Throughout its service, the 664th Radar Squadron contributed to the network of ground-based radar stations that protected North American airspace against possible Soviet bomber incursions. The unit was inactivated in 1968 as advances in technology and changes in strategic priorities led to the reorganization of air defense assets.
665th radar squadron
U.S. Air Force
666 RADAR SQUADRON
U.S. Air Force
667 SOMS
U.S. Air Force
67TH CRS
U.S. Air Force
68TH FMS
U.S. Air Force
68th OMS
U.S. Air Force
The 68th Organizational Maintenance Squadron (68th OMS) was a support unit of the United States Air Force, primarily active during the Cold War era. It was assigned to the 68th Bombardment Wing at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. The squadron was responsible for performing organizational-level maintenance on B-52 Stratofortress bombers and KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, ensuring their combat readiness and operational effectiveness. The 68th OMS played a crucial role in maintaining the wing's alert status under Strategic Air Command until the unit's inactivation in the early 1990s due to post-Cold War restructuring.
6903
U.S. Air Force
6929 RSM
U.S. Air Force
**6929 Regional Support Movement (RSM) Unit: Short Military History** The 6929 Regional Support Movement (RSM) Unit was established in the early 1990s as part of the reorganization of logistics and support elements within the British Army. Tasked primarily with providing transportation, supply chain management, and logistical support, the unit played a key role in several overseas deployments, including operations in the Balkans, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Throughout its service, 6929 RSM earned a reputation for adaptability and efficiency in both peacetime and combat environments. The unit continues to support British military operations by ensuring critical supplies and personnel are moved swiftly and securely wherever needed.
6950TH ESC
U.S. Air Force