About this Unit
The 7100th Combat Support Wing (CSW) was activated at Lindsey Air Station, Wiesbaden, Germany, in 1985, assuming host unit responsibilities for the base. The wing provided essential administrative, operational, and logistical support to numerous tenant organizations, including U.S. Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) headquarters units. Lindsey Air Station served as a key communications and support hub during the latter years of the Cold War, facilitating NATO operations and U.S. military missions in Europe. The 7100th CSW remained active until the station’s closure in 1993, following post-Cold War drawdowns and restructuring.
Historical Facts
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Strategic Location: Lindsey Air Station was located in Wiesbaden, West Germany, and served as a pivotal U.S. Air Force installation during the Cold War, supporting NATO operations and American forces in Europe.
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Home to 7100th Combat Support Wing: The 7100th Combat Support Wing (CSW) was activated at Lindsey Air Station in 1975, providing critical administrative, logistical, and operational support to multiple USAF units across Europe.
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Headquarters for USAFE: Lindsey Air Station was the headquarters of United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) from 1948 to 1973 before the HQ moved to Ramstein Air Base.
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Named for a Distinguished Aviator: The installation was named in honor of Captain Darrell R. Lindsey, a Medal of Honor recipient who died in World War II during a bombing mission over France in 1944.
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Support for Berlin Airlift: Personnel from Lindsey played a significant role in the Berlin Airlift (1948–1949), coordinating logistics for the massive air supply operation to West Berlin.
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Intelligence Role: Lindsey Air Station hosted a variety of intelligence and communications units, including elements of the Air Force Communications Command, providing vital information during tense periods of the Cold War.
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Community Connection: The base fostered strong ties with the local German community, hosting cultural events, partnership programs, and supporting humanitarian efforts in the region.
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Closure and Transition: Lindsey Air Station was officially closed as a U.S. military installation in 1993 following the end of the Cold War, with its facilities eventually handed over to the city of Wiesbaden.
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Unique Architecture: Many of the original buildings on Lindsey Air Station were former German military barracks from World War II, later adapted for U.S. military use, reflecting a blend of American and German military architecture.
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Enduring Legacy: The site now serves as a public administrative center and retains several memorials commemorating its important role in U.S. and NATO military history during the 20th century.
