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1155th Tech Ops
U.S. Air Force
The 1155th Technical Operations Squadron (1155th Tech Ops) was a United States Air Force unit established during the Cold War era. Activated in the late 1950s, the squadron specialized in radiological monitoring, nuclear weapons accident response, and hazardous materials detection. Throughout its service, the 1155th Tech Ops played a crucial role in supporting national defense by ensuring the safety and security of nuclear operations at various installations. The unit was eventually inactivated as part of broader organizational changes and technological advancements in Air Force technical operations.
11th ARS
U.S. Air Force
The 11th Air Refueling Squadron (11th ARS) was first activated in 1942 as the 11th Combat Cargo Squadron and served in the Pacific Theater during World War II, providing critical airlift support. Reactivated and redesignated as the 11th Air Refueling Squadron in 1955, the unit became an integral part of Strategic Air Command, operating KC-97 and later KC-135 aircraft to extend the range of U.S. bombers and fighters during the Cold War. Throughout its history, the 11th ARS participated in major operations, including support missions during the Vietnam War and Desert Storm. The unit was inactivated in 1994 as part of post-Cold War restructuring but left a legacy of distinguished aerial refueling service.
12TH RITS
U.S. Air Force
1369th AVS Squadron (MAC)
U.S. Air Force
The 1369th AVS Squadron (MAC), or the 1369th Audio Visual Squadron, was activated in the late 1960s under the Military Airlift Command (MAC) of the United States Air Force. Its primary mission was to provide comprehensive audiovisual support, including documentation, training films, and operational briefings, for MAC's global airlift operations. Stationed at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, the unit played a key role in capturing and disseminating critical mission footage during events such as the Vietnam War and numerous humanitarian airlift missions. The squadron was eventually inactivated as technological advancements and organizational changes led to the consolidation of audiovisual resources within the Air Force.
1611th MATS
U.S. Air Force
The 1611th Military Air Transport Squadron (MATS) was a unit of the United States Air Force under the Military Air Transport Service. Activated in the early 1950s, the squadron was based primarily at McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey. Its primary mission was to provide strategic airlift and logistical support, transporting personnel, cargo, and equipment across the Atlantic and to various overseas locations during the Cold War era. The 1611th MATS played a vital role in supporting U.S. military operations and humanitarian missions until it was inactivated and its functions absorbed into other airlift units as part of Air Force reorganization in the 1960s.
181st Medical Squadron
U.S. Air Force
The 181st Medical Squadron is a unit of the Indiana Air National Guard, aligned under the 181st Intelligence Wing at Hulman Field Air National Guard Base in Terre Haute, Indiana. Established to provide comprehensive medical support, the squadron has played a crucial role in maintaining the health and readiness of Airmen through routine care, emergency response, and deployment processing. Over the years, its personnel have supported both stateside and overseas operations, participating in humanitarian missions, disaster relief, and military exercises. The 181st Medical Squadron continues to uphold a tradition of excellence, ensuring medical readiness and resilience for its wing and community.
1CEVG
U.S. Air Force
20TH SECURITY POLICE SQUADRON
U.S. Air Force
27 CRS
U.S. Air Force
27TH EMS
U.S. Air Force
27TH FIGHTER SQUADRON
U.S. Air Force
28 OMS
U.S. Air Force
305TH
U.S. Air Force
341 SPS
U.S. Air Force
366TH
U.S. Air Force
3711 BMTS
U.S. Air Force
**3711 Basic Military Training Squadron (BMTS)** was a United States Air Force unit stationed at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Established as part of the Air Training Command, 3711 BMTS was responsible for transforming civilian recruits into Airmen through rigorous basic military training. The squadron operated for several decades, playing a key role in shaping the discipline, physical fitness, and core military skills of thousands of enlisted personnel. In the 1990s, 3711 BMTS was inactivated as part of a restructuring of Basic Military Training at Lackland, with its legacy carried on by successor training squadrons.
380TH AMS
U.S. Air Force
381ST MIMS
U.S. Air Force
39th Security Police Squadron
U.S. Air Force
The 39th Security Police Squadron was a United States Air Force unit tasked with providing security and law enforcement for Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Established during the Cold War, the squadron played a critical role in safeguarding U.S. and NATO assets, including nuclear weapons, stationed at this strategic location. Over its history, the 39th Security Police Squadron supported various operations, including Operation Provide Comfort and Operation Northern Watch, ensuring the safety of personnel and resources. In 1997, the unit was redesignated as the 39th Security Forces Squadron, continuing its vital mission in base defense and force protection.
4080TH SRW
U.S. Air Force
437TH FMS
U.S. Air Force
4404TH COMPOSITE WING (PROVISIONAL)
U.S. Air Force
443 SPS
U.S. Air Force
46th Communications Group
U.S. Air Force
The **46th Communications Group** was a United States Air Force unit primarily responsible for providing communications and information systems support. Activated during the Cold War era, the group played a critical role in ensuring secure and reliable communication channels for command and control functions. It was assigned to various major commands over its history, supporting both tactical and strategic operations, including deployments and exercises. The unit underwent several redesignations and inactivations as the Air Force reorganized its communications and information infrastructure in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.