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4750th Air Defense Squadron
U.S. Air Force
The 4750th Air Defense Squadron was a unit of the United States Air Force, activated in the early 1950s during the height of the Cold War. It was initially organized to provide air defense training and operational support, particularly focused on interceptor aircraft and missile operations. The squadron was stationed at Vincent Air Force Base in Arizona, where it played a crucial role in live-fire exercises and weapons evaluation for the Air Defense Command. Over time, the 4750th contributed significantly to enhancing the capabilities and readiness of North America’s air defense forces before its inactivation in the early 1960s.
479TH CRS
U.S. Air Force
47TH COMM GP
U.S. Air Force
47TH SUPPLY SQUADRON
U.S. Air Force
48 CES
U.S. Air Force
483rd USAF Hospital
U.S. Air Force
484TH BOMB WING
U.S. Air Force
485TH EIS
U.S. Air Force
488 IS
U.S. Air Force
489th Civil Affairs
U.S. Air Force
The 489th Civil Affairs Battalion is a U.S. Army Reserve unit with a mission to support military operations by engaging with local civilian populations and authorities in areas of conflict or disaster. Activated in the post-World War II era, the 489th has deployed personnel to support operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, providing expertise in governance, infrastructure, and humanitarian assistance. The unit specializes in building relationships between military forces and civilian communities, contributing to stability and reconstruction efforts. Through its history, the 489th Civil Affairs Battalion has played a vital role in bridging the gap between military objectives and civilian needs in diverse operational environments.
48TH TACTICAL FIGHTER WING, RAF LAKENHEATH
U.S. Air Force
49 MXS
U.S. Air Force
492FS
U.S. Air Force
494 TFS
U.S. Air Force
49TH MEDICAL GROUP
U.S. Air Force
49TH SPS
U.S. Air Force
4ACCS
U.S. Air Force
4TH MAS
U.S. Air Force
4TH TAC
U.S. Air Force
4TH TFS
U.S. Air Force
5010 CAMS (AAC)
U.S. Air Force
The 5010th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (CAMS) was an integral unit of the Alaskan Air Command (AAC), United States Air Force. Activated in the 1950s at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, the 5010 CAMS provided comprehensive aircraft maintenance and logistical support for assigned fighter-interceptor and reconnaissance aircraft during the Cold War. The squadron played a crucial role in maintaining operational readiness in the challenging arctic environment, ensuring rapid response capability for air defense missions. The 5010 CAMS remained active through several decades before being inactivated as part of organizational restructuring and technological advancements in the late 20th century.
5010th Combat Support Group
U.S. Air Force
The 5010th Combat Support Group was a United States Air Force unit stationed at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Established in the late 1940s, the group was responsible for providing base operations, maintenance, and logistical support for various flying missions and tenant units during the Cold War. Throughout its existence, the 5010th played a crucial role in supporting strategic reconnaissance and air defense activities in the Alaskan region, particularly as tensions with the Soviet Union escalated. The group was eventually inactivated and replaced by the 343d Combat Support Group in the mid-1980s as part of a broader reorganization of Air Force units in Alaska.

507th Air Refueling Wing
U.S. Air Force
The 507th Air Refueling Wing, based at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, traces its origins to the 507th Fighter Group, which was activated during World War II and served in the Pacific Theater. Reactivated and redesignated several times through the decades, the unit became the 507th Air Refueling Wing in 1994, assuming a critical role in aerial refueling operations. Equipped with KC-135R Stratotankers, the wing supports global mobility and combat operations by providing in-flight refueling for U.S. and allied aircraft. As an Air Force Reserve unit, the 507th ARW continues to be integral to strategic air operations, readiness, and homeland defense.
51 MUNS
U.S. Air Force
The 51st Munitions Squadron (51 MUNS) is a United States Air Force unit stationed at Osan Air Base, South Korea. Established to support the 51st Fighter Wing, the squadron is responsible for the storage, maintenance, and delivery of conventional and precision munitions critical to the wing’s combat readiness. Throughout its history, 51 MUNS has played a vital role in maintaining regional deterrence and supporting U.S. and allied air operations on the Korean Peninsula. The squadron continually adapts to evolving threats, ensuring munitions are safely managed and rapidly available for any contingency.