Ralph Manting

The **7101st Air Base Wing** was a unit of the United States Air Force assigned to United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE). Activated in 1948 at Wiesbaden Air Base, Germany, the wing provided base operations support, logistics, and administrative services during the early years of the Cold War. The 7101st played a crucial role in supporting USAFE headquarters and various operational units throughout its tenure. The wing was inactivated in 1973 as part of post-Vietnam War realignments and restructuring of USAFE installations.

The 7191st Air Base Wing was a United States Air Force unit assigned to United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE). Activated in 1959 at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, it provided essential base support and operational services for USAFE units stationed in the region. The wing played a critical role in maintaining the readiness of American air assets during the height of the Cold War, ensuring rapid response capabilities in the European theater. The unit was eventually discontinued and its responsibilities absorbed by other USAFE organizations as part of post-Cold War realignments.