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6950TH SECURITY SQUADRON
U.S. Air Force
6TH CAMS
U.S. Air Force
7 EMS
U.S. Air Force
70TH FIGHTER SQUADRON
U.S. Air Force
721 CS
U.S. Air Force
723 AMS
U.S. Air Force
74TH FIGHTER SQUADRON
U.S. Air Force
7TH ABCCC
U.S. Air Force
81 CRS
U.S. Air Force
81 TFW RAF BENTWATERS
U.S. Air Force
81ST CRS
U.S. Air Force
81st TAC
U.S. Air Force
The 81st Tactical Fighter Wing (81st TAC) was a United States Air Force unit activated during World War II and later reactivated during the Cold War. Initially formed as the 81st Fighter Group in 1942, it participated in combat operations in the Mediterranean Theater. During the Cold War, the unit was stationed at RAF Bentwaters and RAF Woodbridge in the United Kingdom, where it played a significant role in NATO’s air defense with aircraft such as the F-101 Voodoo and A-10 Thunderbolt II. The 81st TAC was inactivated in 1993 following the post-Cold War drawdown of U.S. forces in Europe.
823 REDHORSE
U.S. Air Force
848th ACFT CON WC SQ PACAF
U.S. Air Force
The **848th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron (848th AC&W Sq)** was a United States Air Force unit assigned to the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF). Activated in the early 1950s during the Cold War, the squadron played a vital role in air defense, operating radar sites in the Pacific theater to detect and track potential aerial threats. It was primarily stationed in Japan, including assignments at sites such as Kamiseya Air Station. The 848th contributed to regional security and early warning capabilities until it was inactivated in the early 1960s as radar defense strategies evolved.
84th FIS
U.S. Air Force
The 84th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron (84th FIS) was an active unit of the United States Air Force, originally constituted during World War II as the 84th Pursuit Squadron in 1942. It served in the European Theater, flying combat missions with P-47 Thunderbolts, before inactivation in 1945. Reactivated during the Cold War, the squadron was assigned to the Air Defense Command, equipped with various interceptor aircraft including the F-86 Sabre and F-106 Delta Dart, and tasked with defending U.S. airspace from potential Soviet threats. The 84th FIS was eventually inactivated in 1985 as air defense priorities shifted and newer technologies emerged.
87th FIS
U.S. Air Force
The 87th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron (87th FIS) was an active unit of the United States Air Force, with origins dating back to World War II when it was constituted in 1942. Initially serving as part of the air defense network, the squadron flew various aircraft including the P-47 Thunderbolt and later, the F-86 Sabre and F-101 Voodoo during the Cold War. The unit was primarily tasked with continental air defense, protecting American airspace from potential Soviet bomber threats. The 87th FIS was inactivated in 1985 as part of a general restructuring of Air Defense Command assets.
89TH MSS
U.S. Air Force
89th Special Air Mission
U.S. Air Force
The 89th Special Air Mission traces its origins to the establishment of the 89th Airlift Wing in 1949, initially providing air transport and logistical support. Over the decades, the unit evolved to specialize in VIP and executive airlift, most notably operating aircraft for the President, Vice President, and other key government officials. Stationed at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, the 89th is renowned for its role in operating Air Force One and other distinguished visitors’ aircraft. Its history is marked by a commitment to excellence and discretion, supporting national leadership during both peacetime and crisis.
8TH AERIAL PORT
U.S. Air Force
8TH SECURITY POLICE SQ
U.S. Air Force
90TH FIGHTER SQUADRON
U.S. Air Force
90TH FMMS
U.S. Air Force
91ST TRS
U.S. Air Force
926th TAG
U.S. Air Force
The 926th Tactical Airlift Group (TAG) was a unit of the United States Air Force Reserve, activated in 1963 at Naval Air Station New Orleans, Louisiana. Initially equipped with the C-119 Flying Boxcar, the group’s mission focused on tactical airlift operations, supporting both training and real-world missions. In the 1970s, the unit transitioned to the C-130 Hercules, enhancing its airlift capability and versatility. The 926th TAG played a vital role in air mobility operations and was later redesignated as the 926th Airlift Group, continuing its service until further organizational changes in the Air Force Reserve structure.