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U.S. Air Force
363 TRS
U.S. Air Force
366 SECURITY POLICE SQUADRON
U.S. Air Force
366TH TAC
U.S. Air Force
3700 PRG
U.S. Air Force
3723rd BMTS
U.S. Air Force
The 3723rd Basic Military Training Squadron (BMTS) was a unit of the United States Air Force located at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Established during the post-World War II period, the unit was responsible for conducting basic military training for new Air Force recruits. Over the decades, the 3723rd BMTS played a crucial role in shaping thousands of Airmen, instilling military discipline, core values, and essential skills required for service. The squadron’s legacy is remembered as part of Lackland’s long-standing tradition as the “Gateway to the Air Force,” before its designation and organizational structure were eventually consolidated during later Air Force training reorganizations.
3743 BMTS Lackland AB
U.S. Air Force
The 3743rd Basic Military Training Squadron (BMTS) was one of several training squadrons based at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, the primary center for United States Air Force basic military training. Established during the rapid expansion of the Air Force in the mid-20th century, the 3743 BMTS was responsible for transforming thousands of civilian recruits into disciplined Airmen through rigorous physical conditioning, drill instruction, and classroom education. Over the decades, the squadron adapted its training methods to meet evolving military needs, including during the Vietnam War and the Cold War. The 3743 BMTS was eventually inactivated as part of an Air Force-wide restructuring of training squadrons at Lackland in the late 20th century, but its legacy of excellence in forging new Airmen endures.
375 CAMS
U.S. Air Force
379TH BOMBARDMENT WING
U.S. Air Force
380th MMS
U.S. Air Force
The 380th Munitions Maintenance Squadron (380th MMS) was a United States Air Force unit primarily responsible for the storage, maintenance, and handling of munitions, including nuclear weapons, during the Cold War era. Activated at Plattsburgh Air Force Base, New York, the squadron supported the 380th Bombardment Wing’s strategic mission with the B-47 and later B-52 bombers under Strategic Air Command. The 380th MMS played a crucial role in ensuring the readiness and security of the wing’s munitions stockpile, directly contributing to America’s nuclear deterrence posture. The unit was inactivated in the late 1960s as part of broader Air Force restructuring and the phaseout of certain bomber aircraft.
384 SPS
U.S. Air Force
388TH FMS
U.S. Air Force
388TH SPS
U.S. Air Force
389th TFS
U.S. Air Force
The 389th Tactical Fighter Squadron (TFS) was first activated during World War II as part of the 366th Fighter Group, flying P-47 Thunderbolts in the European Theater. Reactivated during the Cold War, the squadron transitioned to jet aircraft and later played a significant role during the Vietnam War, operating F-4 Phantom IIs from bases in Southeast Asia. The 389th TFS participated in numerous combat missions, providing air-to-ground and air-to-air support. The squadron was eventually redesignated and continues its legacy within the 389th Fighter Squadron, now flying F-15E Strike Eagles at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho.
392nd Communications Group
U.S. Air Force
The 392nd Communications Group was a United States Air Force unit activated in 1958 to provide communications support for Air Force operations. Initially stationed at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, the group played a vital role in maintaining secure and reliable communication channels during the Cold War, supporting Strategic Air Command activities. Throughout its service, the 392nd managed a range of communication duties, from radio operations to cryptographic services. The unit was inactivated in 1970 as part of a broader reorganization of Air Force communications assets.
401 CES
U.S. Air Force
4017 CCTS
U.S. Air Force
405TH FMS
U.S. Air Force
405th Supply Squadron
U.S. Air Force
The 405th Supply Squadron was originally activated during World War II as part of the 405th Fighter Group, supporting operations in the European Theater. Tasked with providing logistical and supply support, the squadron ensured the rapid delivery of critical parts, equipment, and fuel to frontline units. Throughout the Cold War, the 405th Supply Squadron continued its mission, adapting to new technologies and supporting various U.S. Air Force operations. Its legacy is marked by excellence in logistical support, contributing to the effectiveness of combat and peacetime missions alike.
406 CAMS
U.S. Air Force
408th MMS
U.S. Air Force
The 408th Munitions Maintenance Squadron (408th MMS) was a United States Air Force unit primarily responsible for the storage, maintenance, and handling of nuclear and conventional munitions. Activated during the Cold War, the squadron supported Strategic Air Command operations at Kingsley Field, Oregon. The 408th MMS ensured the readiness and safety of the munitions stockpile, playing a vital role in national defense and deterrence strategies. The unit was eventually inactivated as part of broader organizational changes and the realignment of Air Force munitions support missions.
410 BMW
U.S. Air Force
The 410th Bombardment Wing (Medium), or 410 BMW, was an important unit of the United States Air Force during the Cold War era. Activated in 1958 at K. I. Sawyer Air Force Base, Michigan, the wing was initially equipped with B-47 Stratojet bombers as part of Strategic Air Command's nuclear deterrence posture. In the 1960s, the unit transitioned to B-52H Stratofortress bombers and KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, enhancing its long-range strike and aerial refueling capabilities. The 410 BMW remained a key component of America's strategic bomber force until its inactivation in 1995 following the end of the Cold War and subsequent base closures.
410 BOMBARDMENT WING
U.S. Air Force
42nd FMS
U.S. Air Force
The 42nd Field Maintenance Squadron (42nd FMS) was a vital support unit assigned to the 42nd Bombardment Wing at Loring Air Force Base, Maine. Activated during the Cold War era, the 42nd FMS provided essential aircraft maintenance, repair, and logistical support for the wing's fleet of B-52 Stratofortress bombers and KC-135 Stratotankers. The squadron’s skilled personnel ensured high mission readiness rates, enabling sustained nuclear deterrence and rapid global strike capabilities. After decades of dedicated service, the 42nd FMS was inactivated along with the closure of Loring AFB in 1994.