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317th FMS
U.S. Air Force
The 317th Field Maintenance Squadron (317th FMS) was a United States Air Force unit primarily assigned to support the 317th Tactical Airlift Wing. Activated during the Cold War era, the squadron provided critical aircraft maintenance and logistical support for C-130 Hercules transport aircraft. Stationed at Pope Air Force Base, North Carolina, the 317th FMS played a vital role in ensuring the operational readiness of airlift missions, including deployments and humanitarian operations. The unit was eventually inactivated and its functions absorbed during Air Force organizational restructuring in the 1990s.
3700 SPS
U.S. Air Force
377TH SPS
U.S. Air Force
381st Strategic Missile Wing
U.S. Air Force
The **381st Strategic Missile Wing** was activated in 1962 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, as part of the United States Air Force’s Strategic Air Command. Its primary mission focused on maintaining and operating intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), initially the Titan II, as a critical element of America’s nuclear deterrent during the Cold War. The wing managed 18 missile silos and maintained a constant state of readiness until the Titan II system was phased out in the mid-1980s. The 381st was inactivated in 1986, following the decommissioning of its missile sites, marking the end of an important era in U.S. strategic defense.
5th Air Force
U.S. Air Force
The 5th Air Force, originally activated as the Philippine Department Air Force in 1941, is one of the oldest air forces in the United States Air Force. It played a crucial role in the Pacific Theater during World War II, notably in the defense of the Philippines, the campaigns in New Guinea, and the liberation of the Philippines. After the war, the 5th Air Force became the primary U.S. air component in Japan and played a major role during the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Today, headquartered at Yokota Air Base, Japan, the 5th Air Force continues to support U.S. interests and regional security in the Indo-Pacific.
604 DASS
U.S. Air Force
6990TH SECURITY SQUADRON
U.S. Air Force
81ST TACTICAL FIGHTER WING
U.S. Air Force
EMS
U.S. Air Force
POPE AFB
U.S. Air Force
TUSLOG DET 16
U.S. Air Force
174th Fighter Wing ANG
U.S. Air Force
The 174th Fighter Wing (174 FW) is a unit of the New York Air National Guard, stationed at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base in Syracuse, New York. Established in 1962, the wing originally flew the F-86 Sabre and later transitioned to aircraft such as the F-16 Fighting Falcon. The 174th has participated in numerous operations, including Operation Desert Storm in 1991, providing critical air support. In recent years, the wing became the first Air National Guard unit to fly the MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft, reflecting its ongoing evolution and commitment to both national defense and state emergency missions.
1964th Communications Group
U.S. Air Force
The 1964th Communications Group was a United States Air Force unit established to provide vital communications support within the Pacific theater. Activated during the Cold War, it played a key role in maintaining command and control capabilities for U.S. forces stationed in the region, particularly in the Philippines at Clark Air Base. The group managed a variety of communications systems, including radio, telephone, and secure data links, ensuring reliable information flow for both operational and administrative needs. Its contributions were critical during periods of heightened tension and conflict, notably during the Vietnam War, before the group was inactivated as part of broader post-Cold War restructuring.
3701st BMTS
U.S. Air Force
The **3701st Basic Military Training Squadron (BMTS)** was established at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, as part of the United States Air Force’s foundational training infrastructure. Activated in the late 1940s, the squadron was responsible for the initial military training of thousands of Air Force recruits, instilling discipline, physical fitness, and basic military skills. Over the decades, the 3701st BMTS adapted to changes in training doctrine and technology, playing a crucial role during periods of large-scale mobilization such as the Korean and Vietnam Wars. The unit’s legacy is marked by its contribution to shaping generations of Airmen before it was eventually inactivated and its lineage consolidated during Air Force training reorganizations.
42nd BMW
U.S. Air Force
The 42nd Bombardment Wing (Medium), commonly known as the 42nd BMW, was an integral unit of the United States Air Force during the Cold War era. Activated in the early 1950s, the wing was initially equipped with B-29 Superfortress bombers before transitioning to jet-powered B-47 Stratojets, reflecting the rapid technological advancements of the period. The 42nd BMW was stationed at Loring Air Force Base in Maine, serving as a strategic deterrent force under the Strategic Air Command (SAC) and maintaining readiness for nuclear and conventional missions. Throughout its service, the wing played a crucial role in SAC's global operations before being inactivated as part of post-Cold War restructuring.
445th Airlift Wing
U.S. Air Force
The 445th Airlift Wing, based at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, is an Air Force Reserve unit with a distinguished history dating back to its activation in 1952. Originally established as a troop carrier wing, it has undergone several redesignations and mission changes, transitioning to heavy airlift operations. The wing operates the C-17 Globemaster III, providing vital strategic and tactical airlift capabilities, including the transport of troops, equipment, and humanitarian aid worldwide. Throughout its service, the 445th Airlift Wing has supported numerous operations, including Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, and various disaster relief missions, exemplifying its commitment to global mobility and readiness.
57 EMS
U.S. Air Force
605TH MASS GUAM
U.S. Air Force
The 605th Munitions Support Squadron (605th MASS) is a United States Air Force unit stationed at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Historically, its primary mission has been to provide munitions support and logistics for U.S. and allied air operations in the Pacific theater. The unit plays a critical role in maintaining the readiness and rapid deployment capability of the base’s strategic bomber and fighter aircraft, such as the B-52 Stratofortress and B-1B Lancer. Over the decades, the 605th MASS has supported numerous joint and multinational exercises, ensuring the U.S. Air Force’s ability to project power and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
6924th Security SQ
U.S. Air Force
The 6924th Security Squadron was a United States Air Force unit assigned to provide signals intelligence (SIGINT) and communications security during the Cold War. Activated in the early 1960s, the squadron was based at Da Nang Air Base, South Vietnam, where it played a critical role in monitoring enemy communications and supporting U.S. and allied operations during the Vietnam War. The unit was part of the larger Air Force Security Service (AFSS), focusing on intercepting and analyzing North Vietnamese and Viet Cong transmissions. The 6924th Security Squadron was eventually inactivated as U.S. forces withdrew from Vietnam, but its legacy remains significant in the history of military intelligence operations.
6987th Security Squadron
U.S. Air Force
The 6987th Security Squadron was a United States Air Force unit activated in the late 1950s, primarily based at Shu Lin Kou Air Station near Taipei, Taiwan. Tasked with signals intelligence (SIGINT) and communications security, the squadron played a crucial role in monitoring military communications throughout East Asia during the Cold War. Its operations contributed valuable intelligence concerning the activities of regional adversaries, particularly the People's Republic of China and the Soviet Union. The 6987th Security Squadron was inactivated in the late 1970s as part of broader realignments in U.S. military posture and intelligence operations in the Pacific region.
93rd FMS
U.S. Air Force
The 93rd Field Maintenance Squadron (93rd FMS) was a vital support unit within the United States Air Force, originally assigned to the 93rd Bombardment Wing at Castle Air Force Base, California. Activated during the Cold War era, the 93rd FMS provided essential aircraft maintenance and logistical support for the wing's fleet of B-52 Stratofortress bombers and KC-135 Stratotankers. The squadron ensured the operational readiness and effectiveness of strategic bombing and aerial refueling missions, contributing to the United States' nuclear deterrence posture. The 93rd FMS was eventually inactivated following the restructuring and closure of Castle AFB in the early 1990s.
Air Weather Service
U.S. Air Force
The Air Weather Service (AWS) was established as a major command of the United States Air Force in 1943, initially tasked with providing critical weather support to military operations during World War II. Throughout the Cold War, AWS evolved to employ advanced meteorological techniques and technologies, supporting both strategic and tactical Air Force missions globally. The unit played a vital role in forecasting for air operations during the Korean and Vietnam Wars, and its expertise was crucial in safeguarding aircrews and optimizing mission effectiveness. In 1997, AWS was redesignated as the Air Force Weather Agency, reflecting its expanded role in providing comprehensive environmental intelligence to the Air Force and Department of Defense.
Alaskan Air Command
U.S. Air Force
The Alaskan Air Command (AAC) was established on 18 December 1945 as a major command of the United States Air Force, tasked with the air defense of Alaska and the northern approaches to North America during the early Cold War. Throughout its existence, the AAC operated a network of radar sites, interceptor squadrons, and early warning systems to monitor and defend against potential Soviet incursions. The command played a vital role during the Korean War and throughout the Cold War, participating in exercises and maintaining readiness in the challenging Arctic environment. In 1990, the Alaskan Air Command was inactivated and its responsibilities were assumed by the newly formed Eleventh Air Force under Pacific Air Forces (PACAF).
FIRE DEPARTMENT
U.S. Air Force