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47th Fighter Squadron
U.S. Air Force
The 47th Fighter Squadron is a United States Air Force Reserve unit with a distinguished history dating back to its activation in 1941. Initially established as the 47th Pursuit Squadron, it served with distinction in the Pacific Theater during World War II, flying P-39 Airacobras and later P-38 Lightnings. The squadron was inactivated after the war but reactivated during the Cold War, transitioning through various aircraft and missions. Today, based at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, the 47th Fighter Squadron operates the A-10 Thunderbolt II, providing close air support training and operational capability to the Air Force Reserve Command.
485TH GEEIA
U.S. Air Force
487 TMW
U.S. Air Force
48TH AGS
U.S. Air Force
49 CRS
U.S. Air Force
49FIS
U.S. Air Force
49TH CES
U.S. Air Force
49TH TAC
U.S. Air Force
49th TAC Fighter Wing
U.S. Air Force
The 49th Tactical Fighter Wing (49th TFW) was originally activated in 1948 as the 49th Fighter Wing and has a distinguished history in the United States Air Force. During the Korean War, the wing flew numerous combat missions, providing crucial air support and earning several unit citations. In the Vietnam War era, the 49th TFW was stationed at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, operating aircraft such as the F-100 Super Sabre and later the F-4 Phantom II. Over the decades, the wing transitioned to advanced fighter jets, including the F-15 Eagle and F-117 Nighthawk, playing a significant role in both training and combat operations before its redesignation as the 49th Wing.
4TH ACS
U.S. Air Force
4th Allied Tactical Air Force
U.S. Air Force
The 4th Allied Tactical Air Force (4 ATAF) was a NATO command formation established in 1951 during the early years of the Cold War. Headquartered in Ramstein Air Base, West Germany, 4 ATAF was responsible for coordinating the air defense and tactical air operations of NATO forces in the southern sector of West Germany. Its multinational composition included air units from the United States, Germany, Canada, Belgium, and other allied nations. The unit played a crucial role in planning and executing joint air operations, exercises, and deterrence missions throughout the Cold War until its deactivation in 1993, following the end of the Soviet threat and the subsequent restructuring of NATO command structures.
509 FMS
U.S. Air Force
509th AMS
U.S. Air Force
The 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (509th AMS) is a vital unit within the United States Air Force, stationed at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. Activated in 1993, the squadron was established to provide dedicated maintenance support for the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, ensuring its readiness and operational effectiveness. The 509th AMS plays a crucial role in the success of the 509th Bomb Wing's strategic deterrence and global strike missions. Over the years, the unit has earned numerous accolades for its technical expertise and unwavering commitment to supporting one of the Air Force’s most advanced aircraft.
509th FMS
U.S. Air Force
50th MMST
U.S. Air Force
The 50th Medical Maintenance Support Team (50th MMST) is a specialized U.S. Army unit tasked with providing rapid-deployment medical materiel maintenance and technical support in both peacetime and combat environments. Established to enhance the Army’s ability to sustain medical equipment during large-scale operations, the 50th MMST has supported numerous joint and multinational exercises, ensuring medical readiness wherever deployed. The unit’s expertise ranges from preventive maintenance to emergency repairs of critical medical devices, making it an essential asset in theater. Over the years, the 50th MMST has demonstrated adaptability and technical proficiency, contributing significantly to the operational effectiveness of Army medical services worldwide.
51 MXS
U.S. Air Force
51 TFW
U.S. Air Force
52 FW
U.S. Air Force
52 SFS
U.S. Air Force
52TFW
U.S. Air Force
544 IAS
U.S. Air Force
549th CAMS
U.S. Air Force
The 549th CAMS (Component Repair Squadron), originally designated as the 549th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, was activated to provide maintenance and logistical support for USAF aircraft operations. During the Vietnam War, the unit was stationed at Takhli Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, supporting F-105 Thunderchief and later F-111 Aardvark combat missions. The squadron was responsible for intermediate-level maintenance, ensuring aircraft readiness and mission capability in a high-tempo combat environment. The 549th CAMS played a critical role in sustaining air operations until it was inactivated as the U.S. withdrew its forces from Thailand in the mid-1970s.
553RD RECON WING
U.S. Air Force
554 CESHR
U.S. Air Force