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484th FMS
U.S. Air Force
The 484th Field Maintenance Squadron (484th FMS) was an integral support unit within the United States Air Force, most notably associated with the 484th Bombardment Wing at Turner Air Force Base, Georgia, during the Cold War era. Established during the 1960s, the 484th FMS provided essential aircraft maintenance, repair, and logistical support for the wing’s fleet of B-52 Stratofortress bombers and KC-135 Stratotankers. The squadron was instrumental in maintaining mission readiness and operational effectiveness, particularly during heightened periods of alert under the Strategic Air Command. The unit was inactivated in the late 1960s as part of broader Air Force realignments and base closures.
487th Tactical Missle Wing
U.S. Air Force
The 487th Tactical Missile Wing was a United States Air Force unit activated during the Cold War era. Established in 1987 at Comiso Air Station, Sicily, the wing was responsible for operating BGM-109G Ground Launched Cruise Missiles (GLCMs) as part of NATO's nuclear deterrence strategy in Europe. The unit played a critical role in reinforcing Western defense posture against the Soviet Union until the signing of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty. Following the treaty's ratification, the 487th Tactical Missile Wing was inactivated in 1991, coinciding with the removal and destruction of its missile systems.
487TH TMMS
U.S. Air Force
48TH ARRS
U.S. Air Force
48TH FIGHTER SQUADRON
U.S. Air Force
490 MS
U.S. Air Force
492 FS
U.S. Air Force
4925 Test Group
U.S. Air Force
The 4925th Test Group (Atomic) was a specialized unit of the United States Air Force established in 1948 and based at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. Its primary mission was to conduct airborne testing and evaluation of atomic weapons, including their delivery methods and effects, during the early years of the Cold War. The group played a key role in Operation Sandstone and subsequent nuclear test series, helping to develop and refine tactics and procedures for nuclear warfare. The 4925th Test Group remained active until 1961, when its responsibilities were absorbed by other units as nuclear testing and delivery systems evolved.
493rd TFS
U.S. Air Force
The 493rd Tactical Fighter Squadron (TFS), known as the "Grim Reapers," was originally activated during World War II as part of the 48th Fighter Group. The squadron participated in the European Theater, providing fighter escort and ground attack missions in support of Allied operations. Reactivated during the Cold War, the 493rd TFS became a key component of United States Air Forces in Europe, primarily stationed at RAF Lakenheath in the United Kingdom. Over the years, the unit transitioned through various aircraft, including the F-100 Super Sabre, F-4 Phantom II, F-111 Aardvark, and most recently, the F-15C/D Eagle, maintaining a reputation for operational excellence and readiness.
49th FW
U.S. Air Force
The 49th Fighter Wing (49th FW) traces its origins to the 49th Fighter Group, activated in 1941 and distinguished in the Pacific Theater during World War II. The unit saw extensive combat in New Guinea, the Philippines, and over Japan, earning multiple Distinguished Unit Citations. During the Korean War, the 49th transitioned to jet aircraft and provided critical air support and interdiction missions. In the modern era, the 49th FW is based at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, and has operated advanced aircraft such as the F-117 Nighthawk and MQ-9 Reaper, maintaining a vital role in both combat operations and pilot training.
49TH TACTICAL FIGHTER WING, SPANGDAHLEM AB, GY
U.S. Air Force
4EMS
U.S. Air Force
4TH AIR COMMANDO SQUADRON
U.S. Air Force
4TH ASOC
U.S. Air Force
4TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR WING
U.S. Air Force
501ST TACTICAL MISSILE WING
U.S. Air Force
5055th Range Squadron
U.S. Air Force
506 tcms
U.S. Air Force
5072nd airbase squadron
U.S. Air Force
The 5072nd Air Base Squadron was a support unit of the United States Air Force, activated during the Cold War era. Stationed at Eareckson Air Station on Shemya Island in the Aleutian chain of Alaska, the squadron provided essential base operations, logistics, and maintenance support in a strategically significant location. Its presence helped maintain U.S. military readiness in the North Pacific, supporting intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions in the region. The squadron was eventually inactivated as part of broader force reductions and realignments following the end of the Cold War.
509 AREFS
U.S. Air Force
509 SVS
U.S. Air Force
509TH SAC
U.S. Air Force
50EMS
U.S. Air Force
50TAS
U.S. Air Force