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452 Troop Carrier Wing
U.S. Air Force
4522 FLD MAINT SQ NELLIS AFB. NV
U.S. Air Force
452ND BOMB WING
U.S. Air Force
4554 GCTS
U.S. Air Force
456 BOMB WING
U.S. Air Force
456 CES
U.S. Air Force
456TH BOMB GROUP
U.S. Air Force
456TH BOMB WING
U.S. Air Force
456TH TROOP CARRIER WING
U.S. Air Force
457 Tactical Airlift SQ Cam Ranh Bay
U.S. Air Force
The 457th Tactical Airlift Squadron was a United States Air Force unit stationed at Cam Ranh Bay Air Base, South Vietnam, during the Vietnam War. Activated in 1966, the squadron operated C-7 Caribou aircraft, specializing in short takeoff and landing (STOL) missions to deliver troops, supplies, and evacuate casualties from remote and often hazardous airstrips throughout South Vietnam. The 457th played a crucial role in supporting Army and Marine units, frequently flying into contested areas under fire. The squadron continued its airlift operations until its inactivation in 1972, following the gradual drawdown of U.S. forces in Vietnam.
458th bombardment group
U.S. Air Force
458th Tactical Airlift Squadron, 76 Military Airlift Squadron, 8th Military Airlift Squadron
U.S. Air Force
**458th Tactical Airlift Squadron:** The 458th Tactical Airlift Squadron was activated in 1942 and initially served as a troop carrier unit during World War II, providing critical air transport in the European Theater. After the war, the squadron participated in various airlift operations and was later involved in tactical airlift missions during the Vietnam War, flying C-7 Caribou aircraft. The unit was inactivated in the early 1970s as part of a broader Air Force restructuring. **76th Military Airlift Squadron:** The 76th Military Airlift Squadron traces its lineage to World War II, where it served as a transport and airlift unit. Throughout the Cold War, the squadron operated heavy airlift aircraft, including the C-141 Starlifter, supporting global logistics, humanitarian missions, and strategic deployments. The 76th was instrumental in operations such as the Berlin Airlift and later provided support during contingencies in the Middle East before its inactivation in the 1990s. **8th Military Airlift Squadron:** Originally established in the 1940s, the 8th Military Airlift Squadron provided vital air transport during World War II and subsequent conflicts. The squadron operated a variety of aircraft, including the C-124 Globemaster II and C-141 Starlifter, and was known for its long-range strategic airlift missions. The unit supported numerous global operations, including Vietnam War logistics and humanitarian airlifts, before being inactivated as part of Air Mobility Command reorganizations.
45RS
U.S. Air Force
45TH AMU
U.S. Air Force
45TH TAC RECON
U.S. Air Force
46 OSS
U.S. Air Force
4600 AIR POLICE SQUADRON
U.S. Air Force
4603 AIR BASE GROUP
U.S. Air Force
460th TRW
U.S. Air Force
The 460th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing (TRW) was originally established during the early years of the Vietnam War to provide aerial reconnaissance and intelligence support. Activated in 1966, the wing operated out of Tan Son Nhut Air Base in South Vietnam, flying aircraft such as the RF-4C Phantom II to conduct photographic reconnaissance missions over hostile territory. The 460th TRW played a critical role in gathering intelligence for U.S. and allied forces, contributing to operational planning and mission success. The unit was inactivated in 1971 as part of the drawdown of American forces in Southeast Asia.
461ST BOMB WING SAC
U.S. Air Force
4621st ABG Niagara Falls Int. Arpt
U.S. Air Force
The 4621st Air Base Group (ABG) was activated at Niagara Falls International Airport, New York, during the early years of the Cold War. Established in the late 1950s, the unit was responsible for providing base support, security, and logistical services for U.S. Air Force operations at Niagara Falls. The 4621st ABG supported various tenant organizations and played a crucial role in maintaining readiness for air defense missions in the northeastern United States. The unit was inactivated in the early 1960s as part of an Air Force reorganization, with its responsibilities transferred to successor units.
4627th Support Squadron
U.S. Air Force
The 4627th Support Squadron was a United States Air Force unit activated in the early 1960s, primarily tasked with providing logistical and administrative support for specialized operations. Stationed at Norton Air Force Base, California, the squadron played a crucial role in supporting classified programs, particularly those related to the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). Its personnel managed sensitive materials, supported technical missions, and ensured operational security for high-priority projects during the Cold War era. The 4627th Support Squadron was inactivated in the late 1970s as part of organizational restructuring and consolidation of support functions.
4628 SUPPORT SAGE SQ
U.S. Air Force
462nd SAC
U.S. Air Force
The 462nd Strategic Aerospace Wing (462nd SAC) was an operational unit of the United States Air Force under the Strategic Air Command (SAC). Activated at Larson Air Force Base, Washington, in 1962, the wing assumed control of strategic bomber and air refueling operations, primarily flying B-52 Stratofortresses and KC-135 Stratotankers. The 462nd SAC played a crucial role in maintaining America's nuclear deterrence posture during the height of the Cold War. The unit was inactivated in 1966 as part of a broader realignment and reduction of SAC's bomber forces.