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544 TMS
U.S. Air Force
551st AEWG
U.S. Air Force
The **551st Airborne Early Warning Group (AEWG)** was an integral unit of the United States Air Force, activated in 1955 at Otis Air Force Base, Massachusetts. Tasked with operating the EC-121 Warning Star aircraft, the group provided airborne radar surveillance and early warning against potential Soviet bomber attacks during the Cold War. The 551st AEWG played a critical role in continental air defense, maintaining round-the-clock patrols over the Atlantic approaches to North America. The unit was inactivated in 1969 as newer technologies and changes in defense strategy rendered its mission obsolete.
5TH MAPS
U.S. Air Force
5th Mobility Communications
U.S. Air Force
The 5th Mobility Communications Squadron is a United States Air Force unit specializing in rapid deployment and tactical communications support. Established during the Cold War era, the squadron has provided critical voice, data, and satellite communications to command and control elements in diverse operational environments. Over its history, the 5th Mobility Communications has supported numerous contingency operations, humanitarian missions, and joint exercises worldwide. Renowned for its technical expertise and adaptability, the unit continues to ensure global mobility and connectivity for U.S. and allied forces.
5th Sf Group
U.S. Air Force
The 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), also known as the "Legion," was activated in 1961 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and is now headquartered at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. The unit gained distinction during the Vietnam War, conducting unconventional warfare, counterinsurgency, and direct action missions. Since then, the 5th SFG(A) has played key roles in operations across the Middle East, including Operation Desert Storm, Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Renowned for their expertise in foreign internal defense and special reconnaissance, the 5th Special Forces Group remains a vital component of the U.S. Army Special Operations Command.
60 FMS MAC
U.S. Air Force
The 60th Field Maintenance Squadron, Military Airlift Command (60 FMS MAC), was an integral support unit stationed at Travis Air Force Base, California. Activated during the Cold War era, the squadron provided essential maintenance and logistical support for the aircraft assigned to the 60th Military Airlift Wing. Its technicians ensured the readiness and reliability of C-5 Galaxy, C-141 Starlifter, and later C-17 Globemaster III aircraft for global airlift missions. The 60 FMS MAC played a crucial role in sustaining air mobility operations, supporting both strategic deployments and humanitarian missions around the world.
604TH DASS
U.S. Air Force
609 ACOMS
U.S. Air Force
6100 LSS
U.S. Air Force
62 OMS
U.S. Air Force
63RD SPS
U.S. Air Force
6910th Radio Group Mobile
U.S. Air Force
The 6910th Radio Group Mobile was a United States Air Force signals intelligence (SIGINT) unit activated during the early years of the Cold War. Established in 1951, the unit was initially stationed at Landsberg Air Base in West Germany, where it played a key role in monitoring and intercepting Warsaw Pact communications. The 6910th was part of the larger USAF Security Service, providing critical intelligence to support both European and NATO operations during a period of heightened East-West tensions. In 1970, the unit was inactivated as part of a broader restructuring of U.S. Air Force intelligence operations in Europe.
6916th Electronic Security Sq.
U.S. Air Force
The 6916th Electronic Security Squadron (6916th ESS) was a United States Air Force signals intelligence unit active primarily during the Cold War. Stationed at Rhein-Main Air Base in West Germany, the unit played a crucial role in intercepting and analyzing Soviet and Warsaw Pact communications. The squadron operated as part of the larger United States Air Force Security Service (later Electronic Security Command), contributing vital intelligence for NATO operations. The 6916th ESS was eventually inactivated as part of post-Cold War reorganizations and the drawdown of U.S. forces in Europe.
6933rd Security Wing
U.S. Air Force
The **6933rd Security Wing** was a United States Air Force unit primarily engaged in signals intelligence (SIGINT) operations during the Cold War. Activated in the late 1970s, the unit was stationed at Karamürsel Air Station in Turkey, where it played a pivotal role in monitoring Soviet and regional communications. The 6933rd worked closely with the National Security Agency (NSA) and contributed significantly to US and NATO intelligence gathering efforts in the Eastern Mediterranean region. The wing was eventually inactivated as part of broader USAF restructuring and changes in intelligence priorities in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
6994TH SECURITY SQUADRON
U.S. Air Force
7th Psyop Group
U.S. Air Force
The 7th Psychological Operations Group (7th POG) was activated on October 16, 1975, and is headquartered at Moffett Field, California. As part of the U.S. Army's Psychological Operations forces, the 7th POG specializes in planning and executing information and influence operations to affect the perceptions and behaviors of foreign populations in support of U.S. objectives. The unit has deployed personnel in support of major operations including Operation Just Cause in Panama, Operation Desert Storm, and the Global War on Terrorism, with missions in Iraq and Afghanistan. The 7th POG continues to play a vital role in shaping the information environment and supporting strategic communication efforts worldwide.
86th Security Police Squadron
U.S. Air Force
The **86th Security Police Squadron** was a United States Air Force unit stationed at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. It was responsible for providing law enforcement, security, and force protection for one of USAFE's largest and most strategically important installations during the Cold War and into the post-Cold War era. The squadron played a vital role in safeguarding critical resources, personnel, and nuclear assets, especially during periods of heightened threat in Europe. In the late 1990s, the unit was redesignated as the 86th Security Forces Squadron, continuing its mission with updated tactics and technology to address modern security challenges.
89TH MILITARY AIRLIFT WING
U.S. Air Force
939th Air Refueling Wing
U.S. Air Force
The 939th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) was a unit of the United States Air Force Reserve Command, originally activated in 1963 as the 939th Troop Carrier Group. Over the decades, it underwent several redesignations, adapting from tactical airlift to air refueling missions. Stationed at Portland Air Reserve Station, Oregon, the wing operated the KC-135 Stratotanker, providing critical aerial refueling support for U.S. and allied aircraft. The 939th ARW played a vital role in both training and operational deployments until its inactivation in 2008 as part of Air Force restructuring.
95TH BOMB WING
U.S. Air Force
99 LRS
U.S. Air Force
9SRW
U.S. Air Force
AC-W
U.S. Air Force
AIR FORCE RESERVE
U.S. Air Force