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171 ARW
U.S. Air Force
172nd Airlift Wing
U.S. Air Force
The 172nd Airlift Wing is a unit of the Mississippi Air National Guard, stationed at Allen C. Thompson Field Air National Guard Base in Jackson, Mississippi. Established in 1963, the wing originally flew air transport missions and has operated several aircraft types, including the C-119 Flying Boxcar, C-130 Hercules, and currently the C-17 Globemaster III. The 172nd has supported numerous airlift and aeromedical evacuation missions worldwide, including operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and humanitarian relief efforts. The unit is renowned for its rapid response capability and has received multiple awards for outstanding service and mission accomplishment.
174TH FW
U.S. Air Force
178TH FIGHTER WING
U.S. Air Force
179TH AIRLIFT WING
U.S. Air Force
17TH AIR FORCE
U.S. Air Force
18 MXS
U.S. Air Force
1839EIG
U.S. Air Force
18th MMS
U.S. Air Force
The 18th Munitions Maintenance Squadron (18th MMS) was a United States Air Force unit responsible for the storage, maintenance, and handling of munitions. Activated during the Cold War, the squadron played a critical role in ensuring the readiness and reliability of the U.S. Air Force’s strategic and tactical munitions. It was most notably assigned to support operations at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, as part of the 18th Tactical Fighter Wing. The 18th MMS was eventually inactivated or redesignated as the Air Force reorganized its munitions and maintenance units in the latter part of the 20th century.
18th personel group Fort Bragg N.C.
U.S. Air Force
The 18th Personnel Group, stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, was a key human resources and personnel management unit within the XVIII Airborne Corps. Activated in the post-Vietnam era, the group provided comprehensive administrative and personnel support to deploying and garrisoned soldiers, including records management, casualty reporting, and postal services. The unit played vital roles in major operations such as Operation Desert Storm, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom, ensuring seamless personnel accountability and support. The 18th Personnel Group was inactivated in the mid-2000s as part of Army modularity and transformation initiatives, with its functions absorbed by other HR organizations.
18TH SECURITY POLICE KADENA, AB OKINAWA, JAPAN
U.S. Air Force
19 OMS
U.S. Air Force
1926th AACS Sqd
U.S. Air Force
The 1926th Army Airways Communications System Squadron (AACS Sqd) was a United States Air Force communications unit active during and after World War II. Established to support the expanding global air operations, the squadron provided crucial air-to-ground radio, navigation, and weather services, ensuring safe and efficient movement of aircraft across assigned regions. The 1926th AACS played a vital role in supporting airlift operations, particularly during the Berlin Airlift and the early years of the Cold War. The unit was eventually redesignated and absorbed into the Air Force Communications Service as part of broader organizational changes in the 1950s.
193 SOW
U.S. Air Force
1946 Communications Squadron, Tempelhof, Berlin, Germany
U.S. Air Force
The 1946th Communications Squadron was a United States Air Force unit stationed at Tempelhof Air Base, Berlin, Germany, during the early years of the Cold War. Activated in the aftermath of World War II, the squadron played a vital role in maintaining and operating communications systems essential for U.S. and Allied air operations in divided Berlin. The unit was instrumental during the Berlin Airlift (1948-1949), ensuring secure and reliable communications between aircrews, command centers, and support personnel. Throughout its tenure at Tempelhof, the 1946th Communications Squadron contributed significantly to the success of air operations and the overall American mission in Berlin until its eventual inactivation.
1953rd Communications Squadron
U.S. Air Force
The 1953rd Communications Squadron was a United States Air Force unit activated during the height of the Cold War to provide essential communications support. Stationed at various locations, including Andersen Air Force Base in Guam, the squadron played a crucial role in maintaining secure and reliable communication links for U.S. military operations throughout the Pacific theater. The unit's responsibilities included managing radio, telephone, and cryptographic systems, ensuring uninterrupted command and control capabilities. The 1953rd Communications Squadron remained active until it was eventually inactivated as part of organizational changes and technological advancements within the Air Force communications structure.
1961ST COM GROUP
U.S. Air Force
1962 AACS
U.S. Air Force
1979 Communications Squadron
U.S. Air Force
The 1979 Communications Squadron was activated in the late 20th century as part of the expanding need for advanced communications support within the United States Air Force. Tasked with ensuring secure and reliable transmission of information, the unit played a crucial role in both strategic and tactical operations, particularly during the heightened tensions of the Cold War era. The squadron was responsible for operating and maintaining a wide array of communications equipment, supporting both domestic bases and overseas missions. Over the years, the 1979 Communications Squadron earned recognition for excellence in mission support before eventually being reorganized as communications technologies evolved.
1984 Communications Squadron
U.S. Air Force
The 1984 Communications Squadron was activated in the mid-20th century as part of the United States Air Force, tasked with providing essential communications support for air operations. Throughout its service, the squadron played a vital role in maintaining secure and reliable communication links during both peacetime and conflict, ensuring seamless information flow between command elements. The unit supported numerous exercises and deployments, adapting to rapidly advancing communications technology. Eventually, the 1984 Communications Squadron was inactivated or redesignated as part of broader Air Force restructuring, with its legacy carried on by successor units.
19TH AIR COMMANDO SQUADRON
U.S. Air Force
1st Areospace Comm Group
U.S. Air Force
The 1st Aerospace Communications Group was a United States Air Force unit responsible for providing critical communications support for aerospace operations. Activated in 1962, the group played a vital role in ensuring secure and reliable communications for space launch and missile warning missions, particularly at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. Its personnel operated and maintained communications systems that linked missile sites, tracking stations, and command centers during the height of the Cold War. The unit underwent several redesignations and structure changes before its inactivation in 1970, leaving a legacy of technical excellence and mission assurance in Air Force space communications.
1ST CEVG
U.S. Air Force
1ST SECURITY POLICE SQ
U.S. Air Force