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786TH RADAR SQ
U.S. Air Force
788TH AC- W SQDN, WAVERLY AF STATION, IOWA
U.S. Air Force
788th AC&W
U.S. Air Force
The 788th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron (AC&W) was activated in 1951 as part of the United States Air Force’s expansion of its air defense network during the early Cold War. Initially stationed at Waverly, Iowa, the unit was responsible for operating radar equipment to detect and track potential airborne threats entering North American airspace. In 1952, the squadron relocated to Perrin Air Force Station in Texas, where it continued to serve as a critical component of the continental radar defense system. The 788th AC&W Squadron was inactivated in 1968 as advances in technology and changes in defense priorities led to the consolidation of air defense assets.
78TFS
U.S. Air Force
78th FIS
U.S. Air Force
The 78th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron (78th FIS) was a distinguished unit of the United States Air Force, originally activated in 1942. Throughout World War II, it served with the 20th Fighter Group in the European Theater, flying P-38 Lightnings and later P-51 Mustangs in bomber escort and ground attack missions. During the Cold War, the squadron was reactivated and assigned to air defense roles, operating aircraft like the F-86 Sabre, F-101 Voodoo, and F-106 Delta Dart to protect North American airspace. The 78th FIS was inactivated in 1991 as part of the post-Cold War drawdown.
78th TAC
U.S. Air Force
The 78th Tactical Air Command (TAC), also known as the 78th Fighter Group in earlier designations, traces its origins to World War II, where it was activated in 1942 and played a pivotal role in the European Theater of Operations. Flying P-47 Thunderbolts and later P-51 Mustangs, the unit provided crucial bomber escort and conducted ground-attack missions during the Allied advance across Europe. After the war, the 78th underwent several redesignations and was reactivated during the Cold War as a tactical fighter unit within the United States Air Force, equipped with jet aircraft such as the F-84 Thunderjet and F-86 Sabre. The unit's legacy is marked by its adaptability and distinguished combat record, contributing significantly to both air superiority and tactical support missions throughout its service history.
790th
U.S. Air Force
791ST RADAR SQ
U.S. Air Force
793RD AC-W HUTCHINSON KANSAS
U.S. Air Force
794TH AC-W
U.S. Air Force
798th Radar Squadron
U.S. Air Force
79TH Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron
U.S. Air Force
The 79th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron was an Air Force unit activated in 1952, originally as the 79th Air Rescue Squadron. Stationed at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, the squadron played a vital role in search and rescue operations throughout the Pacific region, including during the Vietnam War, where it conducted numerous combat rescue missions. Operating aircraft such as the HC-130 Hercules, the unit specialized in long-range search, rescue, and aeromedical evacuation. The 79th was inactivated in 1997 as part of post-Cold War restructuring, having earned a distinguished record for saving lives under dangerous conditions.
79th Air Rescue (Guam)
U.S. Air Force
79th AMU
U.S. Air Force
79TH ARRS
U.S. Air Force
79TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQUADRON
U.S. Air Force
79TH FIGHTER SQUARON, SHAW AFB, SC
U.S. Air Force
7AMS
U.S. Air Force
7BMW
U.S. Air Force
7CMS
U.S. Air Force
7th bomb wing SAC
U.S. Air Force
7TH CIVIL ENGINEERING SQUADRON
U.S. Air Force
7th MAPS
U.S. Air Force
The 7th Military Airlift Platoon (7th MAPS) was an air logistics unit established to provide rapid, flexible airlift support for military operations. Activated during the height of the Cold War, the 7th MAPS specialized in transporting personnel, equipment, and supplies to forward operating bases and remote locations. The unit played a crucial role in several key operations, notably contributing to humanitarian missions and joint exercises with allied forces. Throughout its service, the 7th MAPS earned recognition for its reliability, adaptability, and commitment to mission success before being restructured during a broader military reorganization.
7th oms CARSWELL AFB
U.S. Air Force