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5010 CES
U.S. Air Force
506th TCMS PACAF
U.S. Air Force
The **506th Test and Component Maintenance Squadron (TCMS)** was a United States Air Force unit assigned to the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF). Activated during the Cold War era, the squadron specialized in the maintenance and testing of avionics and electronic components for various aircraft stationed in the Pacific theater. The 506th TCMS provided crucial support to operational squadrons, ensuring the reliability and readiness of advanced systems for missions across the region. The squadron played a vital role in sustaining U.S. air power in the Pacific until it was eventually inactivated as part of broader organizational restructuring.
5073 abg:sheyma island
U.S. Air Force
**5073rd Air Base Group (5073 ABG) – Shemya Island** The 5073rd Air Base Group (ABG) was a United States Air Force unit stationed at Shemya Island, located in the Aleutian chain of Alaska. Activated during the Cold War, the 5073 ABG provided operational support for strategic surveillance and reconnaissance missions, including radar and intelligence-gathering operations critical to monitoring Soviet activity in the northern Pacific region. The unit maintained and operated Shemya Air Force Station, supporting various tenant organizations such as the Cobra Dane radar system. The 5073 ABG was inactivated in the early 1990s as the U.S. military presence in the Aleutians was reduced following the end of the Cold War.
507th Fighter Group
U.S. Air Force
The 507th Fighter Group was activated on 20 October 1944 during World War II as part of the United States Army Air Forces. Initially stationed at Peterson Field, Colorado, the group trained with the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt before deploying to the Pacific Theater. The 507th participated in combat operations from Ie Shima Airfield, conducting long-range escort and ground attack missions against Japanese targets, including the Ryukyu Islands and Kyushu. After the end of hostilities, the group was inactivated on 26 May 1946, having contributed to the air campaign in the final stages of the war in the Pacific.
509th Bombardment Wing
U.S. Air Force
509TH COMBAT SUPPORT GROUP
U.S. Air Force
509TH FMS PEASE AFB, NH
U.S. Air Force
509TH SECURITY FORCES SQUADRON
U.S. Air Force
509TH TRANSPORTATION SQ.
U.S. Air Force
50th AMS
U.S. Air Force
50TH TAC HOSPITAL
U.S. Air Force
50TH TRANSPORTATION SQUADRON
U.S. Air Force
51 AMXS
U.S. Air Force
51 MDG OSAN AB KOREA
U.S. Air Force
51 TRANS.SQ OSAN KOREA
U.S. Air Force
514 CES (MAC)
U.S. Air Force
The 514th Civil Engineering Squadron (Mobility Augmentation Company), or 514 CES (MAC), is a unit within the 514th Air Mobility Wing, United States Air Force Reserve, based at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. Established to provide essential civil engineering support, the squadron specializes in rapid runway repair, base construction, and disaster response, ensuring operational readiness for both peacetime and contingency missions. Over its history, 514 CES (MAC) has deployed personnel and resources in support of overseas operations, humanitarian missions, and domestic emergencies, showcasing versatility and technical expertise. The squadron’s contributions have been vital in maintaining airfield infrastructure and supporting the global mobility objectives of the U.S. Air Force.
514 MAW
U.S. Air Force
514 MXS
U.S. Air Force
514TH MAW
U.S. Air Force
51ST SECUITY POLICE SQUADRON
U.S. Air Force
52 MMS
U.S. Air Force
52 SVS
U.S. Air Force
522 Tactical Fighter Squadron
U.S. Air Force
The 522nd Tactical Fighter Squadron, originally constituted as the 16th Bombardment Squadron (Light) in 1940, has a distinguished history in the United States Air Force. The unit saw extensive combat in World War II, operating in the Mediterranean and European theaters, and later participated in the Korean War, flying attack missions. Redesignated several times, the squadron transitioned to jet aircraft and played a vital role during the Cold War, serving as a frontline tactical fighter unit. The 522nd continued its legacy into the modern era before its inactivation in 2007 at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico.
524 FIGHTER SQUADRON
U.S. Air Force