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7272 FMS Wheelus AFB Libya
U.S. Air Force
The 7272nd Field Maintenance Squadron (FMS) was a vital support unit stationed at Wheelus Air Base, Libya, primarily during the 1950s and 1960s. As part of the United States Air Force, the 7272 FMS was responsible for aircraft maintenance, repair, and logistical support for units operating from the base, including tactical fighter and bomber squadrons. Wheelus AFB served as a major USAF training and staging facility in North Africa throughout the Cold War, with the 7272 FMS ensuring operational readiness of aircraft for both training exercises and potential combat deployments. The unit's presence contributed significantly to the strategic projection of American air power in the Mediterranean region until the base's closure in 1970.
7275 ABG
U.S. Air Force
7276th Air Base Group, Iraklion Air Station, Crete, Greece
U.S. Air Force
The **7276th Air Base Group** was a United States Air Force unit assigned to Iraklion Air Station on the island of Crete, Greece. Established in the 1950s during the early years of the Cold War, the group provided essential base support for U.S. and NATO operations in the Eastern Mediterranean. Its primary missions included hosting and supporting USAF Security Service intelligence-gathering activities, particularly signals intelligence (SIGINT) directed at the Soviet Union and the Middle East. The 7276th Air Base Group remained active at Iraklion Air Station until the installation's closure and return to Greek control in 1993.
7405TH SUPPORT SQUADRON
U.S. Air Force
75 SFS
U.S. Air Force
7505th USAF Hospital
U.S. Air Force
75TH FIGHTER SQUADRON
U.S. Air Force
762nd AC&W
U.S. Air Force
The 762nd Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron (AC&W) was activated in 1951 as part of the United States Air Force’s early Cold War air defense network. Stationed at North Charleston Air Force Station, South Carolina, its primary mission was to provide radar surveillance and control for the detection and interception of potential enemy aircraft. The squadron played a crucial role in the Ground-Control Intercept (GCI) system, directing interceptor aircraft toward unidentified intruders during heightened tensions with the Soviet Union. The unit was inactivated in 1962 as advancements in radar technology and changes in defense priorities led to the consolidation of radar sites.
76TH AMU
U.S. Air Force
77 TFS
U.S. Air Force
773rd RADS
U.S. Air Force
The 773rd Radar Squadron (RADS) was an integral unit of the United States Air Force Air Defense Command, activated in 1950 during the early years of the Cold War. Stationed initially at Montauk Air Force Station, New York, its primary mission was to operate radar systems for the detection and tracking of potential airborne threats approaching the northeastern United States. The squadron provided vital early warning and ground-controlled interception capabilities as part of the nation's air defense network. The 773rd RADS was inactivated in 1981 as advances in technology and changes in strategic defense priorities led to the consolidation of radar sites.
775th Radar
U.S. Air Force
The 775th Radar Squadron was activated on 27 November 1950 as part of the United States Air Force Air Defense Command. Stationed at Cambria Air Force Station in California, its primary mission was to provide early warning and airspace surveillance during the Cold War by operating ground-based radar systems. The unit contributed to the continental air defense network, tracking potential enemy aircraft and coordinating with interceptor forces. The squadron was inactivated on 30 September 1980 as advances in technology and changes in national defense strategy led to the closure of many radar stations.
78 CES
U.S. Air Force
78TH SFS
U.S. Air Force
7TH
U.S. Air Force
7th AERIAL PORT
U.S. Air Force
The 7th Aerial Port Squadron (7th APS) was activated in 1966 to provide rapid airlift and aerial port operations for the United States Air Force. Throughout the Vietnam War and into the Cold War era, the unit played a crucial role in managing cargo, passenger movements, and logistical support for various air mobility missions. The 7th APS was recognized for its ability to deploy quickly and operate efficiently in diverse environments, supporting humanitarian, contingency, and combat operations worldwide. Over the years, the unit has earned multiple commendations for its dedication and excellence in aerial port services.
7TH BW
U.S. Air Force
7TH SPECIAL OPERATIONS SQUADRON
U.S. Air Force
8 AGS
U.S. Air Force
803RD COMBAT SUPPORT GROUP
U.S. Air Force
809TH SECURITY POLICE SQUADRON FRANCIS E. WARREN A
U.S. Air Force
81 MDOS
U.S. Air Force
814TH MEDICAL GROUP
U.S. Air Force
820 CES RED HORSE
U.S. Air Force