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FAIRCHILD AFB, SPOKANE WA
U.S. Air Force
Forbes AFB Tactical Air Command
U.S. Air Force
Forbes Air Force Base, located near Topeka, Kansas, played a significant role under the Tactical Air Command (TAC) during the Cold War. Originally activated during World War II, the base became a hub for tactical airlift and reconnaissance missions when assigned to TAC in the 1950s and 1960s. Units stationed at Forbes AFB operated aircraft such as the RB-57 Canberra and the KC-135 Stratotanker, supporting both national defense and overseas deployments. Forbes AFB remained an important component of the Tactical Air Command until its closure as an active military installation in 1973.
GILA BEND AFAF
U.S. Air Force
HAHN AB, GERMANY
U.S. Air Force
HAHN AIR BASE
U.S. Air Force
Headquartes Headcom BAFB Washington DC
U.S. Air Force
Headquarters, Headcom, BAFB, Washington DC, serves as a pivotal command center within the United States military structure. Established in the early 1970s, the unit was tasked with coordinating joint operations and strategic communications across branches from its central location in the nation’s capital. Over the decades, Headcom has played a critical role in supporting national defense initiatives, including crisis response and homeland security operations. The headquarters at BAFB continues to provide vital leadership, planning, and support for both domestic and international missions.
HHC SETAF
U.S. Air Force
Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Southern European Task Force (HHC SETAF) was activated in 1955 in Italy as part of the United States Army Europe, tasked with coordinating American military operations in Southern Europe and the Mediterranean region. Originally responsible for logistical support and regional defense, HHC SETAF played a significant role during the Cold War, supporting NATO operations and strengthening alliances with Southern European nations. Over the years, the unit adapted to new missions, including peacekeeping, humanitarian assistance, and crisis response operations in Africa and the Balkans. Today, HHC SETAF continues to serve as a vital command and control element, supporting U.S. Army Africa and promoting stability in the region.
HICKAM AFB, HAWAII
U.S. Air Force
HQ ARPC
U.S. Air Force
HQ ELECTRONIC SECURITY COMMAND
U.S. Air Force
HQ TACTICAL AIR COMMAND
U.S. Air Force
HQHQSQDN MCAS New River AFFR
U.S. Air Force
**HQHQSQDN MCAS New River AFFR** (Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station New River, Airfield Facilities and Flightline Resources) serves as the central support element for MCAS New River in Jacksonville, North Carolina. The squadron was established to provide essential administrative, operational, and logistical support to the air station's tenant commands and aviation units. Throughout its history, HQHQSQDN has played a critical role in ensuring the readiness and effectiveness of the base, supporting both stateside operations and deployments abroad. Its responsibilities include airfield management, personnel administration, logistics, and maintaining base security, making it a vital component of Marine Corps aviation operations on the East Coast.
INCIRLIK TURKEY
U.S. Air Force
K-9
U.S. Air Force
KADENA
U.S. Air Force
KADENA AB, OKINAWA
U.S. Air Force
KIRTLAND AFB, NM
U.S. Air Force
Lackland AFB, TX
U.S. Air Force
Langley AFB, VA
U.S. Air Force
MILITARY AIR TRANSPORT SERVICE
U.S. Air Force
MINOT
U.S. Air Force
MISAWA JAPAN
U.S. Air Force
NATO
U.S. Air Force
Osan
U.S. Air Force