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54TH WEATHER RECON
U.S. Air Force
55 ARRS
U.S. Air Force
552nd AWACS
U.S. Air Force
The **552nd Air Control Wing (552nd ACW)**, originally activated as the 552nd Airborne Early Warning and Control Wing in 1955, is a critical component of the United States Air Force based at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The unit's primary mission is to provide airborne surveillance, command, control, and communications using the E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft. Over its history, the 552nd has participated in major operations including Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom, providing vital air battle management and situational awareness. Renowned for its rapid deployability and global reach, the 552nd continues to play a pivotal role in both peacetime and combat air operations for U.S. and allied forces.
553 RECON WING
U.S. Air Force
55TH FIGHTER SQUADRON
U.S. Air Force
57th AGS
U.S. Air Force
The 57th Aircraft Generation Squadron (57th AGS) was an essential maintenance unit assigned to the 57th Wing at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Activated in the late 20th century, the 57th AGS was responsible for the maintenance, repair, and generation of aircraft supporting the USAF's premier training and tactics development programs, including the prestigious Red Flag exercises. The unit ensured operational readiness of various aircraft, notably supporting aggressor squadrons and advanced fighter training. In the early 2000s, the 57th AGS was inactivated as part of an Air Force-wide reorganization, with its functions absorbed by newly structured maintenance groups.
57th Equipment Maintenance Squadron
U.S. Air Force
The 57th Equipment Maintenance Squadron (57th EMS) is a vital unit within the United States Air Force, based at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Established to support the 57th Wing, the squadron provides comprehensive maintenance and repair services for aircraft equipment, munitions, and support systems, ensuring peak operational readiness. Over the years, 57th EMS has played an essential role in sustaining advanced air combat capabilities, supporting exercises such as Red Flag and Green Flag. The squadron’s expertise and dedication have made it a cornerstone in maintaining the effectiveness of the USAF's premier training and operational missions.
57th Supply Squadron
U.S. Air Force
The 57th Supply Squadron was an integral logistics unit within the United States Air Force, originally constituted and activated during the Cold War era. Tasked with providing critical supply chain management, the squadron supported the operations of the 57th Fighter Wing at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Its responsibilities included the procurement, storage, and distribution of essential materiel to ensure the continuous readiness of assigned aircraft and personnel. Over time, its functions were reorganized and merged into broader logistics and support units as part of Air Force restructuring initiatives.
58th AGS
U.S. Air Force
The 58th Aircraft Generation Squadron (58th AGS) was an integral maintenance unit within the United States Air Force, primarily assigned to the 58th Fighter Wing at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Activated during the Cold War era, the squadron’s mission focused on providing aircraft maintenance, generation, and support for F-16 Fighting Falcon training operations. The 58th AGS played a vital role in ensuring aircraft readiness and mission capability for both pilot training and operational deployments. In the early 2000s, organizational restructuring led to the inactivation of the 58th AGS, with its responsibilities absorbed by consolidated maintenance groups.
58TH EMS
U.S. Air Force
603rd APS
U.S. Air Force
The 603rd Aerial Port Squadron (603rd APS) is a United States Air Force unit specializing in air transportation and logistics. Activated in 1977 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, the squadron has played a critical role in supporting airlift operations throughout Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. The 603rd APS is responsible for cargo and passenger processing, loading and unloading aircraft, and ensuring rapid mobility response for contingency and humanitarian missions. Over the years, the unit has supported major operations such as Desert Storm, Allied Force, Enduring Freedom, and numerous NATO and humanitarian relief missions.
60th ORD Group
U.S. Air Force
The 60th Ordnance Group was originally constituted during World War II, activated on 17 July 1944 in Europe to provide critical ordnance support, including ammunition supply and maintenance, to Allied forces. The unit played an essential role in logistical operations during the final campaigns in Europe, ensuring frontline troops remained well-equipped. After World War II, the 60th Ordnance Group underwent several activations and inactivations, adapting to the evolving needs of the U.S. Army during the Cold War and beyond. Today, its legacy continues through successor units, supporting U.S. and allied operations with advanced ordnance and explosive ordnance disposal capabilities.
623rd AC&W
U.S. Air Force
The 623rd Aircraft Control & Warning Squadron (AC&W) was a United States Air Force unit activated during the early years of the Cold War. Established in 1950, the squadron was primarily responsible for operating radar stations in Japan, providing early warning and airspace surveillance against potential threats in the Far East. The 623rd AC&W played a crucial role in air defense coordination and control of interceptor aircraft throughout its tenure. The unit was eventually inactivated in the mid-1960s, as advancements in radar technology and changes in strategic requirements led to the reorganization of air defense assets in the region.
62ND TAS
U.S. Air Force
63 AMS
U.S. Air Force
649 MUNS
U.S. Air Force
6514TH TEST SQUADRON
U.S. Air Force
6594th Test Group
U.S. Air Force
The 6594th Test Group was a highly specialized unit of the United States Air Force, established in 1958 and based at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. Its primary mission was the recovery of film canisters ejected from reconnaissance satellites, such as those from the Corona program, during the early years of space-based intelligence gathering. Using specially modified JC-130 aircraft, the unit performed daring mid-air retrievals of sensitive payloads descending by parachute over the Pacific Ocean. The 6594th Test Group’s operations played a crucial role in advancing American strategic reconnaissance capabilities during the Cold War, before being inactivated in 1986.
667th AC&W Sq
U.S. Air Force
The 667th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron (AC&W Sq) was a United States Air Force unit activated on December 8, 1949. Stationed at Lajes Field in the Azores, Portugal, its primary mission was to provide early warning radar surveillance and air defense for the North Atlantic region during the early years of the Cold War. The squadron played a key role in monitoring air traffic and potential threats, supporting both U.S. and NATO operations. The 667th AC&W Squadron was inactivated on June 1, 1961, as advances in radar technology and changes in strategic priorities rendered some overseas warning sites less critical.
67TRW
U.S. Air Force
6903 ELECTRONIC SECURITY GROUP
U.S. Air Force
6903 ESS
U.S. Air Force
6906 ESS
U.S. Air Force
690TH ESW
U.S. Air Force