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61st TAS
U.S. Air Force
The 61st Tactical Airlift Squadron (61st TAS) traces its origins to World War II, where it was first activated as the 61st Troop Carrier Squadron in 1942. During the war, the unit played a vital role in airborne operations, including the D-Day invasion and operations in the European Theater. After the war, the squadron was inactivated and later reactivated during the Cold War, transitioning to various airlift missions and aircraft, such as the C-130 Hercules. Throughout its service, the 61st TAS has participated in numerous operations, both combat and humanitarian, solidifying its reputation as a premier airlift unit in the United States Air Force.
6912TH ESG
U.S. Air Force
6922ND SECURITY WING
U.S. Air Force
6947th Security Sq.
U.S. Air Force
The 6947th Security Squadron was a United States Air Force unit activated in the mid-1950s during the height of the Cold War. Stationed at Goodfellow Air Force Base in Texas, the squadron was part of the Air Force Security Service (USAFSS), specializing in signals intelligence (SIGINT) and electronic surveillance operations. Its primary mission involved intercepting and analyzing foreign communications, contributing valuable intelligence to national defense and strategic planning. The 6947th played a crucial role in monitoring Soviet and other adversary activities until its inactivation and eventual consolidation with other intelligence units as the Air Force restructured its cryptologic operations.
6950
U.S. Air Force
6981ST ESS
U.S. Air Force
6989TH RSM
U.S. Air Force
7100 SPS
U.S. Air Force
7350th Security Police
U.S. Air Force
The 7350th Security Police Squadron was a United States Air Force unit primarily stationed at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, during the Cold War era. Established in the late 1960s, the squadron was tasked with providing law enforcement, security, and force protection for critical USAF assets and personnel in Europe, particularly during heightened tensions with the Warsaw Pact. The 7350th Security Police played a key role in safeguarding nuclear storage sites, flight lines, and supporting NATO operations. In the early 1990s, as part of post-Cold War restructuring, the unit was inactivated and its responsibilities were transferred to successor security forces squadrons.
7502 MUNSS
U.S. Air Force
76TH MAS
U.S. Air Force
79th Fighter Squadron
U.S. Air Force
The 79th Fighter Squadron, known as the “Tigers,” was activated in 1942 and served with distinction in World War II, flying combat missions in the Mediterranean Theater with the P-40 Warhawk and later the P-47 Thunderbolt. The squadron participated in key campaigns, including operations in North Africa, Sicily, and Italy, earning several commendations for its effectiveness in ground-attack and air superiority roles. After the war, the unit underwent several inactivations and reactivations, adapting to new aircraft such as the F-86 Sabre, F-4 Phantom II, and ultimately the F-16 Fighting Falcon. Today, the 79th Fighter Squadron is based at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, and remains an integral part of the U.S. Air Force’s combat airpower.
81 CES
U.S. Air Force
82 OMS
U.S. Air Force
82ND OMS
U.S. Air Force
86TH MAS
U.S. Air Force
8TH CRS
U.S. Air Force
91 SMW
U.S. Air Force
91ST STRATEGIC MISSILE WING
U.S. Air Force
928TH TACTICAL AIRLIFT GROUP
U.S. Air Force
The 928th Tactical Airlift Group was a unit of the United States Air Force Reserve, activated in 1963 and stationed at O’Hare International Airport, Illinois. The group was primarily assigned to provide tactical airlift support, operating aircraft such as the C-119 Flying Boxcar and later the C-130 Hercules to transport troops, cargo, and equipment. Throughout its service, the 928th participated in numerous training exercises and humanitarian missions, both within the United States and overseas. The unit was inactivated in 1997, following post-Cold War restructuring and the closure of its base at O’Hare.
96th SAC
U.S. Air Force
The 96th Strategic Aerospace Command (SAC), originally activated as the 96th Bombardment Wing in 1953, was a key unit of the United States Air Force during the Cold War. Stationed primarily at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, the unit operated heavy bombers such as the B-47 Stratojet and later the B-52 Stratofortress, as well as KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft. Throughout its service, the 96th SAC played a vital role in maintaining America's strategic nuclear deterrence and participated in numerous training and alert missions. The unit's contributions were instrumental in supporting SAC’s global reach until it was inactivated in the early 1990s following the end of the Cold War.
9TH MAS
U.S. Air Force
AIR UNIVERSITY
U.S. Air Force
Assault Craft Unit 5
U.S. Air Force
Assault Craft Unit 5 (ACU-5) is a United States Navy unit established in 1983 and based at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. Its primary mission is to operate and maintain Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) vehicles, enabling rapid ship-to-shore movement of troops, equipment, and supplies in support of amphibious operations. ACU-5 has actively participated in major military exercises and operations worldwide, including Operation Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom, demonstrating its vital role in expeditionary warfare. The unit continues to enhance the Navy and Marine Corps’ amphibious capabilities, maintaining readiness for deployment across the globe.