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379TH SECURITY POLICE
U.S. Air Force
38 tac missile wing
U.S. Air Force
The 38th Tactical Missile Wing (38 TMW) was a United States Air Force unit activated during the Cold War era, primarily stationed in Europe. Established in 1958 at Hahn Air Base, West Germany, the wing was tasked with operating the TM-61 Matador and later the TM-76 Mace tactical cruise missiles, providing a critical component of NATO's theater nuclear deterrent. The 38 TMW maintained a high state of readiness, conducting frequent training and alert drills amidst escalating tensions with the Soviet Union. The unit was inactivated in 1966 as strategic priorities shifted and newer missile systems replaced its arsenal, marking the end of its vital role in forward-based missile defense.
380TH BMW
U.S. Air Force
380TH FMS PLATTSBURGH AFB NY
U.S. Air Force
381 IS
U.S. Air Force
381 MIMS PTS
U.S. Air Force
The 381st Missile Maintenance Squadron (381 MIMS) and Propulsion Technical Squadron (PTS) were specialized units within the United States Air Force, primarily associated with the maintenance and technical support of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) during the Cold War era. Activated at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, the 381 MIMS provided critical missile maintenance, while the PTS focused on propulsion systems, ensuring the operational readiness of the nation’s strategic deterrent forces. Both units played a vital role in supporting training, testing, and operational launch capabilities for Minuteman and other missile systems. Their contributions were integral to the success of the USAF’s missile operations and national security until subsequent reorganizations and inactivations as the missile mission evolved.
381st Security Police Squadron McConnell AFB
U.S. Air Force
The 381st Security Police Squadron was activated at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, in 1962, tasked with providing security and law enforcement for the base and its critical assets. Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, the squadron played a vital role in safeguarding the base’s Strategic Air Command missile facilities during the height of the Cold War. Its personnel were responsible for protecting both nuclear resources and Air Force personnel, maintaining constant vigilance against potential threats. The squadron was eventually inactivated in the late 1980s as part of a broader restructuring of the Air Force and the deactivation of missile operations at McConnell AFB.
383RD TRS
U.S. Air Force
384TH BOMB GROUP
U.S. Air Force
384th Services Squadron
U.S. Air Force
The 384th Services Squadron was a unit of the United States Air Force, originally activated to provide morale, welfare, recreation, and essential support services to personnel and their families. It was assigned to the 384th Bomb Wing at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, where it played a critical role in maintaining quality of life and operational readiness for airmen during the late 20th century. The squadron managed facilities such as dining halls, fitness centers, and lodging, ensuring the well-being of the base community. Following post-Cold War restructuring, the 384th Services Squadron was inactivated when the 384th Bomb Wing was realigned and eventually inactivated in the 1990s.
388 TAC FIGHTER WING
U.S. Air Force
388TH COMBAT SUPPORT GROUP
U.S. Air Force
388TH FW
U.S. Air Force
39 AS
U.S. Air Force
390TH FIGHTER SQUADRON
U.S. Air Force
390TH MISSILE WING
U.S. Air Force
392nd Comm Sq
U.S. Air Force
The 392nd Communications Squadron (392nd Comm Sq) was an Air Force unit responsible for providing vital communications and information systems support to its assigned command. Activated during the Cold War, the squadron played a crucial role in enabling secure and reliable command and control for strategic operations. It was primarily stationed at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, supporting missile and space launch missions as part of the 392nd Strategic Missile Wing. The unit’s efforts ensured mission readiness and technological superiority until its inactivation as the Air Force reorganized its communications units in the late 20th century.
3MAPS
U.S. Air Force
3RD COMBAT COMMUNICATION GROUP
U.S. Air Force
3rd Weather Wing
U.S. Air Force
The 3rd Weather Wing was a United States Air Force unit activated in 1952 to provide centralized weather support for Air Force and Army operations, primarily under the jurisdiction of the Tactical Air Command. Headquartered at various times at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, and later at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, the unit was responsible for delivering meteorological services, forecasts, and climatological data to support flight operations and mission planning. Throughout its existence, the 3rd Weather Wing played a crucial role in ensuring the safety and effectiveness of air operations during the Cold War and beyond. The wing was inactivated in 1991 as part of post-Cold War reorganization and consolidation of weather services within the Air Force.
4 FW
U.S. Air Force
400 SMS
U.S. Air Force
400th MMS(T)
U.S. Air Force
401 CSG
U.S. Air Force