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496
U.S. Air Force
496 FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQUADRON
U.S. Air Force
497
U.S. Air Force
498th Fighter Squadron
U.S. Air Force
The 498th Fighter Squadron was activated in 1942 as part of the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. Initially equipped with P-39 Airacobras, the squadron later transitioned to P-47 Thunderbolts and participated in combat operations in the European Theater. The 498th supported ground forces through close air support missions and bomber escort duties, contributing significantly to the Allied advance across France and into Germany. After the war, the squadron was inactivated in 1946 as part of the postwar drawdown of U.S. military forces.
49AGS
U.S. Air Force
49EMS
U.S. Air Force
49mms
U.S. Air Force
49th Fighter Bomber Group
U.S. Air Force
49TH INTERCEPTOR SQUADRON
U.S. Air Force
49THTAC FIGHTER WING
U.S. Air Force
4ATAF
U.S. Air Force
4CES
U.S. Air Force
4CRS
U.S. Air Force
4MMS
U.S. Air Force
4TH A-E
U.S. Air Force
4th Combat Communications Group
U.S. Air Force
4th Combat Communications Squadron
U.S. Air Force
4TH COMM
U.S. Air Force
4TH FIGHTER
U.S. Air Force
4TH FIGHTER WING SEYMOUR JOHNSON
U.S. Air Force
4TH FW
U.S. Air Force
4th Mobile Communications
U.S. Air Force
4TH RADIO RELAY
U.S. Air Force
4th SPS K9
U.S. Air Force
The 4th Security Police Squadron (SPS) K9 unit was a specialized segment of the United States Air Force Security Police, assigned to the 4th Tactical Fighter Wing at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. Established during the Cold War, the 4th SPS K9 unit utilized military working dogs to provide enhanced base security, perimeter defense, and detection capabilities against intruders and explosives. Throughout its service, the unit played a vital role in safeguarding aircraft, personnel, and critical assets both at home and during deployments. The 4th SPS K9 teams were recognized for their professionalism, discipline, and contributions to the overall mission readiness of the 4th Tactical Fighter Wing.