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2143rd Comm Squadron
U.S. Air Force
The 2143rd Communication Squadron was a United States Air Force unit active during the height of the Cold War. Stationed primarily in Europe, it played a critical role in providing secure and reliable communications for USAFE (United States Air Forces in Europe) operations, ensuring command and control capabilities across NATO bases. The squadron specialized in radio, telephone, and cryptographic communications, adapting to rapidly evolving technology and mission requirements in the 1960s and 1970s. The unit was eventually inactivated or redesignated as part of a broader reorganization of Air Force communications units, with its legacy continuing in successor organizations.
2164 COMM SQ
U.S. Air Force
2179TH COMMUNICATIONS SQUADRON
U.S. Air Force
2186 CS
U.S. Air Force
2187 Comm Sq Det 28
U.S. Air Force
2187th Communications Squadron, Detachment 28 (2187 Comm Sq Det 28) was a specialized United States Air Force unit tasked with providing advanced communications support. Activated during the Cold War era, the detachment played a critical role in ensuring secure and reliable communications for command and control operations at its assigned location. Personnel were trained in state-of-the-art technology, facilitating both routine and contingency communications under challenging conditions. Throughout its period of activity, Detachment 28 contributed significantly to the operational effectiveness and readiness of USAF missions before its eventual inactivation or reassignment as communications technology evolved.
22 AMS
U.S. Air Force
22 CAMS
U.S. Air Force
22 OSS
U.S. Air Force
22 TRANSPORTATION
U.S. Air Force
22AF
U.S. Air Force
22ND STRATEGIC HOSPITAL
U.S. Air Force
23RD MEDICAL GROUP
U.S. Air Force
24TH SUPPLY SQ
U.S. Air Force
25 ADS, MCCHORD AFB, WA
U.S. Air Force
258th Personnel Company : 2d Civil Affairs
U.S. Air Force
The 258th Personnel Company, later designated as the 2d Civil Affairs, has a distinguished history of service within the United States Army. Originally activated to provide personnel and administrative support, the unit played a crucial role in managing troop movements and welfare during major conflicts. As the 2d Civil Affairs, the unit shifted its focus to supporting civil-military operations, aiding in reconstruction, governance, and humanitarian missions in post-conflict environments. Throughout its history, the unit has demonstrated adaptability and dedication, contributing significantly to both combat and peacekeeping operations worldwide.
26 OWS
U.S. Air Force
26TH CES
U.S. Air Force
26th Combat Support Group
U.S. Air Force
The 26th Combat Support Group was originally activated in 1952 as part of the United States Air Force, providing essential base and mission support for operational units. Stationed primarily at Ramstein Air Base in Germany, the group played a crucial role in supporting NATO and U.S. Air Forces in Europe during the Cold War. Its responsibilities included security, logistics, engineering, and medical services, ensuring the readiness and effectiveness of flying and missile units. The group underwent several redesignations and was eventually inactivated in the 1990s as part of post-Cold War restructuring.
26TH CRS
U.S. Air Force
26TH TACTICAL RECONNAISSANCE WING
U.S. Air Force
27 TAC FIGHTER WING
U.S. Air Force
2750th Air Base Wing
U.S. Air Force
27TH AMU
U.S. Air Force
27th Field Maintenance Squadron
U.S. Air Force
The 27th Field Maintenance Squadron was activated as part of the United States Air Force to provide comprehensive maintenance and logistical support for the 27th Fighter Wing. Established during the Cold War era, the squadron was initially stationed at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico. Its mission included the repair and upkeep of aircraft and ground support equipment, ensuring the wing's combat readiness. Over the years, the squadron supported various aircraft types and participated in numerous training exercises and deployments before being inactivated or redesignated as part of Air Force organizational restructuring.