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602nd OMS
U.S. Air Force
The 602nd Organizational Maintenance Squadron (OMS) was a United States Air Force unit primarily responsible for the maintenance and support of tactical aircraft during its period of activity. Activated during the Cold War era, the squadron was assigned to various wings, notably the 602nd Tactical Air Control Wing, and provided essential maintenance services to ensure aircraft readiness and mission capability. The 602nd OMS played a vital role in supporting air operations, including those related to forward air control and tactical reconnaissance missions. The unit was eventually inactivated as part of broader USAF organizational changes and restructuring in the late 20th century.
60TH AGS
U.S. Air Force
635TH SPS
U.S. Air Force
7025th Air Postal Squadron Squadron
U.S. Air Force
The 7025th Air Postal Squadron was a United States Air Force unit responsible for managing and distributing mail and postal services for U.S. military personnel stationed in Europe. Activated in the post-World War II era, the squadron played a crucial role in maintaining morale by ensuring reliable communication between service members and their families back home. Operating primarily from bases in Germany, the 7025th coordinated with both military and civilian postal agencies to handle the vast volume of mail generated by American forces during the Cold War. The squadron's efforts contributed significantly to the well-being and operational effectiveness of U.S. forces overseas until its eventual inactivation.
82nd Airborne
U.S. Air Force
CIVIL ENGINEERING SQUADRON
U.S. Air Force
Inshore Undersea Warfare Group One
U.S. Air Force
Inshore Undersea Warfare Group One (IUWG-1) was a United States Navy unit established during the Cold War era to provide harbor defense and security in U.S. and allied ports. The unit specialized in inshore and nearshore undersea warfare, focusing on the detection and deterrence of enemy submarines and underwater threats, such as mines and sabotage divers. IUWG-1 operated a variety of sensors, patrol craft, and surveillance equipment, and was composed primarily of Navy Reserve personnel trained for rapid deployment. The group played a critical role in ensuring the safety of naval bases and harbors, particularly during heightened periods of tension, before being disestablished in the early 2000s as part of a Navy reorganization.
KEESLER MEDICAL CENTER
U.S. Air Force
0306 ARS
U.S. Air Force
The 0306th Air Refueling Squadron (ARS) was a unit of the United States Air Force specializing in aerial refueling operations. Activated during the Cold War, the squadron played a vital role in extending the range and endurance of strategic bombers and fighter aircraft, supporting both deterrence and rapid deployment missions. Stationed at various key bases, the 0306 ARS operated aircraft such as the KC-135 Stratotanker, participating in major exercises and real-world contingencies. The unit’s contributions enhanced the USAF’s global reach before its eventual inactivation as part of a force restructuring effort.
105th TAC NYANG
U.S. Air Force
The **105th Tactical Airlift Group (TAC), New York Air National Guard (NYANG)**, traces its origins to the post-World War II reorganization of the Air National Guard. Established in 1956, the unit was initially assigned a tactical airlift mission, operating aircraft such as the C-119 Flying Boxcar to support both state and federal missions. Throughout the Cold War, the 105th TAC played a crucial role in providing rapid airlift capabilities for personnel, equipment, and humanitarian aid, both domestically and abroad. Over the years, the unit has evolved in mission and equipment, later transitioning to larger transport aircraft and ultimately becoming the 105th Airlift Wing, based at Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh, New York.
1st Combat Communications Group
U.S. Air Force
The 1st Combat Communications Group (1st CCG) was an elite communications unit of the United States Air Force, originally activated in 1952. Tasked with providing deployable communications and air traffic services, the group played a vital role in supporting global military operations, including contingency, humanitarian, and wartime missions. Over its history, the 1st CCG was stationed at several bases, most notably at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. The group earned numerous awards for its rapid response and technical excellence before being inactivated in 1991.
308 SPS
U.S. Air Force
374 APS
U.S. Air Force
435 FMS
U.S. Air Force
4TH MOB
U.S. Air Force
512th Airlift Wing
U.S. Air Force
The 512th Airlift Wing, based at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware, traces its origins to World War II, when it was first activated as the 1st Combat Cargo Group in 1944. Redesignated several times over the decades, the unit became the 512th Airlift Wing in 1965 as part of the Air Force Reserve. Throughout its history, the wing has provided vital strategic and tactical airlift in support of major operations, including Vietnam, Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom. Today, the 512th Airlift Wing operates the C-5M Super Galaxy and C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, partnering with active-duty counterparts to deliver rapid global mobility for the United States Air Force.
56th Combat Support Group
U.S. Air Force
The 56th Combat Support Group was first activated in 1952 at Selfridge Air Force Base, Michigan, as part of the 56th Fighter-Interceptor Wing. Its primary mission was to provide essential base support functions, including logistics, security, and maintenance, to ensure the operational readiness of fighter units during the early years of the Cold War. Over the years, the group underwent several redesignations and relocations in support of evolving Air Force missions. Eventually, its lineage and honors became associated with the 56th Mission Support Group at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, where it continues to deliver vital support to flying training and operational squadrons.
67th TAC
U.S. Air Force
The 67th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing (67th TAC) was a distinguished unit of the United States Air Force, with its origins tracing back to World War II. Initially activated in 1943, it provided crucial aerial reconnaissance support during major campaigns in the European Theater. Reactivated during the Cold War, the unit was stationed in Japan and South Korea, where it played a vital role in intelligence gathering and surveillance throughout the Korean War and the tense years that followed. The 67th TAC’s dedication to tactical reconnaissance made it an integral part of U.S. and allied air operations in the Pacific region until its eventual inactivation.
8TH SECURITY POLICE SQUADRON
U.S. Air Force
92nd SPS
U.S. Air Force
The 92nd Security Police Squadron (92nd SPS) was a United States Air Force unit assigned to Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. Activated during the Cold War, the 92nd SPS was responsible for base security, law enforcement, and the protection of nuclear weapons and strategic bombers of the 92nd Bombardment Wing. Squadron members participated in numerous exercises and real-world contingency operations, maintaining high readiness and adapting to evolving threats. The 92nd SPS was later redesignated as the 92nd Security Forces Squadron as part of an Air Force-wide reorganization in the late 1990s.
97th Bomb Wing
U.S. Air Force
The 97th Bomb Wing was activated in 1947 as part of the United States Air Force's Strategic Air Command. Initially stationed at Biggs Air Force Base, Texas, the wing operated B-29 and later B-47 and B-52 bombers, playing a key role in America's nuclear deterrence during the Cold War. Over the decades, the 97th participated in various strategic missions and training exercises, adapting to evolving technologies and aircraft. In 1992, the wing transitioned to Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, where it shifted focus to air mobility and training missions as the 97th Air Mobility Wing.
Keesler AFB - ATC
U.S. Air Force
Keesler Air Force Base, home to the Air Training Command (ATC), was established in 1941 in Biloxi, Mississippi, as a vital training center for the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. The base quickly became renowned for its technical training programs, specializing in aircraft maintenance, electronics, and radar operations, which were crucial to Allied air superiority. Throughout the Cold War and into the modern era, Keesler AFB's ATC continued to evolve, adapting to new technologies and expanding its curriculum to include cyber and communications training. Today, Keesler remains a cornerstone of Air Force technical education, shaping generations of airmen for operational excellence.
SEYMOUR JOHNSON AFB
U.S. Air Force
11th Weather Squadron
U.S. Air Force
The 11th Weather Squadron was a United States Air Force unit responsible for providing meteorological support to military operations. Activated during World War II, the squadron played a pivotal role in delivering weather forecasts and analyses crucial for planning air missions and ground operations. Over the decades, the unit supported various commands, adapting to technological advances in weather prediction and satellite observation. The 11th Weather Squadron was inactivated in 1992 as part of broader Air Force restructuring, with its mission and personnel absorbed by other weather units.