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377th Air Base Wing

U.S. Air Force

The 377th Air Base Wing is a United States Air Force unit based at Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico. The wing is responsible for providing support services to numerous tenant units at the base, including the 58th Special Operations Wing and the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center. The 377th Air Base Wing is also involved in a variety of mission support functions, such as security forces, civil engineering, logistics, and medical services. Additionally, the wing plays a critical role in base operations and emergency response efforts.

The **84th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron (84 FIS)** was an active unit of the United States Air Force, stationed at Castle Air Force Base (AFB), California, during the height of the Cold War. Originally activated in World War II, the squadron was reactivated at Castle AFB in 1955 as part of the nation’s air defense network, tasked with intercepting potential Soviet bomber threats over the western United States. While at Castle, the 84 FIS operated aircraft such as the Northrop F-89 Scorpion and later the Convair F-106 Delta Dart, reflecting advances in interceptor technology. The unit remained at Castle AFB until its inactivation in 1968, contributing significantly to continental air defense during a critical period of American military history.

57th Wing

U.S. Air Force

The 57th Wing, based at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, is a key component of the United States Air Force’s Air Combat Command. Originally activated in 1941 as the 57th Pursuit Group, it distinguished itself in World War II, particularly in the North African and Italian campaigns. Reactivated and redesignated several times over the decades, the unit now oversees advanced air combat training, including the famed USAF Weapons School and the Aggressor squadrons. Today, the 57th Wing plays a pivotal role in preparing Air Force personnel for modern aerial warfare through exercises such as Red Flag.