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2069 COMMUNICATIONS SQUADRON
U.S. Air Force
21 AS
U.S. Air Force
21 TFW
U.S. Air Force
2135 COMM SQ
U.S. Air Force
2139 comm sq
U.S. Air Force
The 2139th Communications Squadron (2139 Comm Sq) was a United States Air Force unit primarily responsible for providing communications support to various Air Force operations. Activated during the Cold War era, the squadron managed and maintained secure and reliable communications infrastructure critical to mission success. Stationed at various locations during its service, the 2139th played a key role in supporting command and control functions, both in peacetime and during heightened alert periods. The unit was eventually inactivated as part of broader Air Force organizational changes and technological advancements in military communications.
2140TH COMM GP
U.S. Air Force
2149 COMM SQ
U.S. Air Force
2166 Communications Squadron
U.S. Air Force
2168th Communications Squadron
U.S. Air Force
The 2168th Communications Squadron was a United States Air Force unit established to provide vital communications support for air operations. Activated during the Cold War, the squadron played a key role in maintaining secure and reliable communications across various bases and command centers, ensuring efficient command and control. The 2168th was often stationed at strategic locations, adapting to advancements in communications technology throughout its service. Eventually, as part of broader USAF communications restructuring, the squadron was inactivated or redesignated, with its legacy carried on by successor units.
2192 Comm Sq, Loring AFB, Maine
U.S. Air Force
The 2192nd Communications Squadron (Comm Sq) was activated at Loring Air Force Base, Maine, during the Cold War era to provide vital communications support to the Strategic Air Command’s (SAC) bomber and tanker operations. Tasked with maintaining and operating secure communications networks, the squadron ensured uninterrupted command and control links between Loring AFB and higher headquarters. Throughout its tenure, the 2192 Comm Sq adapted to evolving technologies, supporting critical missions during periods of heightened nuclear alert. The unit was eventually inactivated as part of force reductions and the closure of Loring AFB in the early 1990s.
21ST CRS
U.S. Air Force
21ST FIGHTER BOMBER WING
U.S. Air Force
21ST MMS
U.S. Air Force
21st SOS
U.S. Air Force
The 21st Special Operations Squadron (21st SOS) is a distinguished unit of the United States Air Force, originally constituted as the 21st Troop Carrier Squadron in 1942. The squadron has participated in numerous operations, including critical airlift missions during World War II, the Vietnam War—where it became known for its CH-3 and CH-53 "Jolly Green Giant" helicopter operations—and more recent deployments supporting global special operations. Redesignated as a special operations squadron in 1967, the 21st SOS has operated a variety of aircraft, specializing in infiltration, exfiltration, and resupply of special operations forces. Today, the unit is based at Yokota Air Base, Japan, and continues to provide vital support for U.S. and allied special operations in the Indo-Pacific region.
22 MXS
U.S. Air Force
22 OMS
U.S. Air Force
**22nd OMS (Organizational Maintenance Squadron) Military History:** The 22nd Organizational Maintenance Squadron (22 OMS) was activated as part of the 22nd Bombardment Wing at March Air Force Base, California, during the Cold War era. Tasked with maintaining B-52 Stratofortress bombers and KC-135 Stratotankers, the squadron played a critical role in ensuring aircraft readiness for Strategic Air Command (SAC) alert missions and deployments. Throughout its service, the 22 OMS supported key operations, including airborne alert missions and deployments to Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. The squadron was eventually inactivated as the Air Force reorganized its maintenance structure, but its legacy endures through the continued excellence of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing.
22 Strategic Hospital March AFB
U.S. Air Force
The 22nd Strategic Hospital was a United States Air Force medical unit assigned to March Air Force Base, California. Activated during the Cold War era, the hospital provided comprehensive medical support to personnel of the Strategic Air Command units stationed at the base. Throughout its operational years, the 22nd Strategic Hospital played a vital role in maintaining the health and readiness of aircrews and support staff, particularly during periods of heightened alert. The unit was eventually inactivated as part of post-Cold War restructuring and changes to the U.S. Air Force's strategic mission at March AFB.
22ND COMBAT SUPPORT GROUP
U.S. Air Force
23 TFS
U.S. Air Force
23rd Bomb Squadron
U.S. Air Force
The 23rd Bomb Squadron, established in 1917, is one of the oldest active bomb squadrons in the United States Air Force. It earned distinction flying bomber missions in World War I, and later played a significant role in the Pacific Theater during World War II with B-24 Liberators. During the Cold War, the squadron operated B-52 Stratofortresses, providing strategic deterrence and participating in combat operations, including the Vietnam War. Today, the 23rd Bomb Squadron is assigned to Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, where it continues its legacy flying the B-52H in support of global strike and deterrence missions.
23RD MMS
U.S. Air Force
24TH SPS HOWARD AFB
U.S. Air Force
25th Air Defense Squadron
U.S. Air Force
The 25th Air Defense Squadron was a United States Air Force unit activated during the Cold War era to provide air defense for critical regions of North America. Initially activated in 1966 at McChord Air Force Base, Washington, the squadron was responsible for the command and control of interceptor aircraft and surface-to-air missile sites under the Air Defense Command. Its mission included monitoring and identifying all air traffic within its assigned sector, ensuring quick response to potential threats during a period of heightened tension with the Soviet Union. The 25th Air Defense Squadron was inactivated in 1983 as advancements in technology and changes in strategic priorities led to the restructuring of continental air defense forces.
26 AGS
U.S. Air Force