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51 SUPPLY
U.S. Air Force
513 FMS (RAF MILDENHALL ENG (USAFE)
U.S. Air Force
513th TAW
U.S. Air Force
The 513th Tactical Airlift Wing (TAW) was a United States Air Force unit that traces its origins to the post-World War II era. Initially activated as a troop carrier wing, the 513th provided vital airlift support for personnel and cargo, participating in numerous training missions and operational deployments during the Cold War. The unit operated various aircraft, including the C-119 Flying Boxcar and later the C-130 Hercules, enhancing its tactical airlift capabilities. The 513th TAW was inactivated as part of broader Air Force restructuring, but its legacy endures through its contributions to rapid mobility and support of American and allied forces worldwide.
51st CES
U.S. Air Force
The 51st Civil Engineer Squadron (51st CES) is a vital unit of the United States Air Force, stationed at Osan Air Base, South Korea. Activated in its current form in 1971, the squadron is tasked with engineering, emergency management, and base infrastructure support for the 51st Fighter Wing. Over the years, the 51st CES has played a key role in sustaining base operations, supporting contingency deployments, and enhancing the installation’s readiness during numerous exercises and real-world crises on the Korean peninsula. The squadron’s expertise ensures operational resilience and mission capability for U.S. and allied forces in the region.
51ST COMPOSITE WING
U.S. Air Force
51ST TFW
U.S. Air Force
524 FS
U.S. Air Force
524 TFS
U.S. Air Force
525 FIS
U.S. Air Force
526TH FIS
U.S. Air Force
52ND CAMRON
U.S. Air Force
53 MAS
U.S. Air Force
531st Tactical Fighter Squadron
U.S. Air Force
The 531st Tactical Fighter Squadron was an active unit of the United States Air Force, originally constituted during World War II as the 531st Fighter Squadron in 1942. It participated in the Pacific Theater, providing air support and escort missions in the Solomon Islands and New Guinea campaigns. Reactivated during the Cold War, the squadron was stationed in the Philippines and later South Vietnam, flying aircraft such as the F-100 Super Sabre in combat operations during the Vietnam War. The 531st was inactivated in 1970 as part of post-war drawdowns and restructuring.
532 SMS
U.S. Air Force
53RD WEATHER RECON
U.S. Air Force
544TH
U.S. Air Force
552 AWAC
U.S. Air Force
552 FMS
U.S. Air Force
552nd OM Sq (ADC)
U.S. Air Force
The 552nd Operations Maintenance Squadron (OM Sq), Air Defense Command (ADC), was an Air Force unit responsible for the maintenance and operational support of aircraft and radar systems critical to continental air defense. Activated during the Cold War era, the squadron played a vital role in ensuring the readiness of airborne early warning and control assets, particularly those assigned to the 552nd Airborne Early Warning and Control Wing. The unit's personnel maintained the EC-121 Warning Star aircraft, which patrolled U.S. airspace to detect and track potential threats. The 552nd OM Sq contributed significantly to North American airspace security until advancements in technology and shifts in defense strategy led to its inactivation.
555FS
U.S. Air Force
555TH
U.S. Air Force
557th Red Hourse CES
U.S. Air Force
The 557th RED HORSE Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) is a specialized United States Air Force unit renowned for its rapid engineering and construction capabilities in austere and forward-deployed environments. Activated in 1966 during the Vietnam War, the squadron has provided vital airfield repair, heavy construction, and combat support services worldwide. Over the decades, the 557th RED HORSE has participated in numerous operations, including humanitarian missions, disaster relief, and contingency deployments in support of both combat and peacetime objectives. Their motto, "Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way," exemplifies their commitment to mission readiness and excellence in military engineering.
559TH TFS
U.S. Air Force
562ND TFS
U.S. Air Force