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49TH MATERIAL MAINTENANCE SQ
U.S. Air Force
49TH MISSION SUPPORT SQUADRON
U.S. Air Force
49TH OSS
U.S. Air Force
49TH SECURITY POLICE
U.S. Air Force
49th supply sq
U.S. Air Force
49TH TAC FTR WING
U.S. Air Force
4th ACCS
U.S. Air Force
The **4th Airborne Command and Control Squadron (4th ACCS)** was a United States Air Force unit tasked with providing airborne command post capabilities during the Cold War. Activated in 1965, the squadron operated EC-135 aircraft as part of Strategic Air Command’s "Looking Glass" mission, ensuring survivable command and control for U.S. nuclear forces. The 4th ACCS was based primarily at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, and played a crucial role in maintaining national command authority continuity. The unit was inactivated in 1992 following the end of the Cold War and changes in U.S. strategic requirements.
4th Aerial Port Squadron
U.S. Air Force
The 4th Aerial Port Squadron was an Air Force Reserve unit activated in 1966 to support airlift operations during the Vietnam War era. Based initially at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, the squadron specialized in cargo loading, passenger handling, and aircraft servicing for military airlift missions. It played a key role in the rapid movement of personnel and materiel, ensuring critical logistical support for global U.S. Air Force operations. The unit was inactivated in 1974 as part of post-war force reductions and restructuring within the Air Force Reserve Command.
4th air commando sq
U.S. Air Force
4TH AIR COMMANDOS
U.S. Air Force
4TH AS
U.S. Air Force
4th ASF
U.S. Air Force
4TH ASOS
U.S. Air Force
4th CAG, III MAF
U.S. Air Force
The 4th Civil Affairs Group (4th CAG) served as part of the III Marine Amphibious Force (III MAF) during the Vietnam War. Activated in 1967, the unit’s primary mission was to facilitate civil-military operations, including humanitarian assistance, infrastructure development, and fostering relations between U.S. forces and the Vietnamese civilian population. Operating primarily in I Corps, 4th CAG worked closely with local leaders and agencies to stabilize communities affected by the conflict. Their efforts contributed to the broader pacification and nation-building strategies of the U.S. military in Vietnam.
4TH FIW
U.S. Air Force
4TH FS
U.S. Air Force
4TH SCS
U.S. Air Force
4th trans
U.S. Air Force
The 4th Transportation Battalion, often referred to as the “4th Trans,” has a distinguished history within the U.S. Army’s transportation corps. Activated during World War II, the unit provided vital logistical support, ensuring the movement of troops, equipment, and supplies across various theaters of operation. Over the decades, the 4th Transportation Battalion has participated in major conflicts, including the Korean War, Vietnam War, and Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Renowned for its adaptability and dedication, the 4th Trans continues to support military operations worldwide, exemplifying the motto “Spearhead of Transportation.”
4TH WEATHER GROUP
U.S. Air Force
5 LRS
U.S. Air Force
5 MXS
U.S. Air Force
50 AGS, HAHN AB, GE
U.S. Air Force
50 SFS
U.S. Air Force
5001 Comp-Elmendorf AFB
U.S. Air Force
The 5001st Composite Group was a United States Air Force unit stationed at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, during the early years of the Cold War. Activated in the late 1940s, the unit was responsible for a variety of missions, including air defense, reconnaissance, and logistical support in the strategically important Alaskan region. The group's diverse composition included fighter, transport, and support squadrons, reflecting its broad operational responsibilities in the harsh Arctic environment. The 5001st Composite Group played a key role in establishing American air presence in Alaska before being inactivated and reorganized as part of the Air Force’s evolving command structure in the region.