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729TH AIR CONTROL SQUADRON
U.S. Air Force
72nd AEMS Ramey Air Force Base
U.S. Air Force
The 72nd Aircraft Equipment Maintenance Squadron (AEMS) was an integral support unit stationed at Ramey Air Force Base, Puerto Rico, during the Cold War era. As part of the 72nd Bombardment Wing, the squadron was responsible for the inspection, repair, and maintenance of critical aircraft equipment, ensuring the operational readiness of B-52 Stratofortress bombers and KC-135 Stratotankers. The 72nd AEMS played a vital role in maintaining the wing’s strategic deterrence mission under Strategic Air Command (SAC). The squadron remained active at Ramey AFB until the base’s closure in 1973, after which its personnel and assets were reassigned or inactivated.
7320th SPS
U.S. Air Force
7350 AIR BASE GROUP
U.S. Air Force
7350TH SPS
U.S. Air Force
7361 MUNSS
U.S. Air Force
The 7361st Munitions Support Squadron (7361 MUNSS) is a United States Air Force unit assigned to the 52nd Fighter Wing, based at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The squadron operates as part of NATO’s nuclear sharing mission, providing munitions support—including the maintenance, storage, and security of nuclear weapons—at a host nation air base. Established during the Cold War, the 7361 MUNSS continues to play a vital role in ensuring the readiness and operational capability of allied air forces in Europe. Through close cooperation with NATO partners, the squadron upholds strategic deterrence and contributes to collective defense in the region.
738 EIS
U.S. Air Force
742 SMS
U.S. Air Force
746th AC&W
U.S. Air Force
The 746th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron (746th AC&W) was activated by the United States Air Force in 1951 during the early years of the Cold War. Stationed primarily at Denali Air Force Station in Alaska, its mission was to provide radar surveillance and air defense for the North American continent against potential Soviet bomber attacks. The squadron operated radar systems to detect, track, and identify aircraft, relaying critical information to command centers for interception missions. The 746th AC&W Squadron was inactivated in 1983 as advancements in technology and shifting strategic priorities led to the consolidation of air defense operations.
74TH AMU
U.S. Air Force
75 FIS
U.S. Air Force
7534TH USAF DISPENSARY
U.S. Air Force
761ST AIR FORCE BAND
U.S. Air Force
763rd Radar Squadron
U.S. Air Force
The 763rd Radar Squadron was a unit of the United States Air Force, first activated in 1951 during the early years of the Cold War. Stationed at Lockport Air Force Station in New York, the squadron was tasked with providing radar surveillance and air defense for the northeastern United States as part of the Air Defense Command. The unit operated various radar systems to detect and track potential airborne threats, contributing to the nation’s early warning network. The 763rd Radar Squadron was inactivated in 1979 as advancements in technology and changes in defense strategies led to the consolidation of radar sites.
773 TAS
U.S. Air Force
The 773rd Tactical Airlift Squadron (773 TAS) was an integral unit of the United States Air Force, primarily tasked with providing tactical airlift support. Activated during World War II, the squadron participated in numerous critical operations, including airborne assaults and cargo missions in the European Theater. Reactivated during the Cold War, the 773 TAS flew C-130 Hercules aircraft, supporting operations and exercises worldwide, including missions during the Vietnam War. The unit was eventually inactivated as part of post-Cold War force reductions, but its legacy continues through its contributions to global air mobility and tactical airlift operations.
77th Bomb Squadron
U.S. Air Force
The 77th Bomb Squadron, originally activated in 1918, is one of the oldest bomber units in the United States Air Force. It saw significant action during World War II, operating B-17 Flying Fortresses and later B-24 Liberators in the European Theater, conducting strategic bombing missions against Axis targets. Over the decades, the squadron has transitioned through multiple aircraft, including the B-47 Stratojet and currently the B-1B Lancer, adapting to evolving combat requirements. Today, the 77th Bomb Squadron is assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, maintaining a key role in global strike and deterrence missions.
77th Special Forces Group Airborne
U.S. Air Force
The **77th Special Forces Group (Airborne)** was one of the original Special Forces units of the United States Army, established in 1953 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Initially tasked with unconventional warfare, counterinsurgency, and foreign internal defense missions, the group played a pioneering role in developing Special Forces doctrines during the early years of the Cold War. The 77th SFG(A) trained extensively in airborne operations and worked closely with allied and partner nations in various training exercises and advisory capacities. In 1960, the unit was inactivated, and its personnel and lineage were reflagged to the newly activated 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), continuing its legacy in modern Special Operations.
78 FS
U.S. Air Force
78TH FIGHTER WING
U.S. Air Force
78TH TFS
U.S. Air Force
7CES
U.S. Air Force
7SPS
U.S. Air Force
7TH AERIAL PORT SQUADRON
U.S. Air Force
7TH ARS
U.S. Air Force