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18th FIS
U.S. Air Force
The 18th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron (18th FIS) was an active unit of the United States Air Force, first constituted during World War II in 1942. Initially activated as the 18th Pursuit Squadron, it served in the Aleutian Islands Campaign, flying P-40 Warhawks to defend Alaska from Japanese forces. After World War II, the squadron was reactivated during the Cold War and assigned to air defense missions in Alaska, operating aircraft such as the F-89 Scorpion and later the F-102 Delta Dagger. The 18th FIS was inactivated in 1969 as part of the restructuring of North American air defense forces.
18TH MAINTENANCE SQUADRON
U.S. Air Force
18th OMS
U.S. Air Force
The 18th Organizational Maintenance Squadron (18th OMS) was a unit of the United States Air Force assigned to the 18th Tactical Fighter Wing, based at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. Activated during the Cold War era, the 18th OMS provided essential aircraft maintenance and support, ensuring the operational readiness of fighter jets such as the F-4 Phantom II. The squadron played a critical role in sustaining the wing's mission of air defense and tactical operations in the Pacific region. In the early 1990s, as part of Air Force restructuring and consolidation of maintenance functions, the 18th OMS was inactivated, with its responsibilities absorbed by other maintenance units.
18TH SERVICES SQUADRON
U.S. Air Force
18TH TRANSPORTATION
U.S. Air Force
1903 COMM SQ
U.S. Air Force
1908 Comm Squadron
U.S. Air Force
1908 Communication Squadron is a unit within the Royal Canadian Air Force, primarily responsible for providing secure and reliable communications support to military operations. Established in the post-World War II era, the squadron has played a vital role in both domestic and international missions, ensuring effective command and control capabilities. Over the decades, 1908 Comm Squadron has adapted to advances in technology, supporting a range of operations from peacekeeping to disaster response. The unit continues to uphold its reputation for professionalism and technical expertise within the Canadian Armed Forces.
190th AREFW
U.S. Air Force
The 190th Air Refueling Wing (190th AREFW) is a unit of the Kansas Air National Guard, stationed at Forbes Field Air National Guard Base in Topeka, Kansas. Established in 1962, the unit originally operated as a tactical reconnaissance wing before transitioning to an air refueling mission in 1978. Since then, the 190th AREFW has flown the KC-135 Stratotanker, providing vital aerial refueling support for U.S. and allied aircraft worldwide. The wing has participated in numerous operations, including Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom, earning recognition for its excellence and dedication to global mobility and airpower.
1912 CSG
U.S. Air Force
1913 CG
U.S. Air Force
1915 COMM SQ
U.S. Air Force
1918 COMM SQ
U.S. Air Force
192 FIGHTER WING
U.S. Air Force
1923 CG KELLY AFB, TX
U.S. Air Force
1931 CG
U.S. Air Force
1931st Information Systems Wing Elmendorf AFB AK
U.S. Air Force
The 1931st Information Systems Wing was activated at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, in 1984, as part of the Air Force Communications Command. Its primary mission was to provide communications, computer, and information systems support to military operations in the Alaskan region, ensuring reliable command and control for both peacetime and contingency missions. The unit managed critical communications infrastructure, supporting NORAD and Alaskan Command operations during the final years of the Cold War. The wing was inactivated in 1991 as part of an Air Force-wide reorganization and consolidation of information systems functions.
1932 AACS
U.S. Air Force
1935th CEG
U.S. Air Force
The 1935th Civil Engineering Group (CEG) was a United States Air Force unit primarily responsible for base construction, maintenance, and engineering support. It was activated during the Vietnam War and stationed at Tan Son Nhut Air Base in South Vietnam, where it played a critical role in airfield repair, facility construction, and rapid damage recovery amid frequent enemy attacks. The 1935th CEG contributed significantly to sustaining air operations and improving the base's defenses throughout the conflict. After the war, the unit was inactivated as part of the overall drawdown of U.S. forces in Southeast Asia.
1936 COMMUNICATIONS SQUADRON
U.S. Air Force
1942 COMM SQUADRON
U.S. Air Force
1943rd communications squadron Pope AFB NC
U.S. Air Force
The 1943rd Communications Squadron was a United States Air Force unit stationed at Pope Air Force Base, North Carolina. Established during the Cold War era, the squadron provided essential communications and information technology support to the base and its associated flying units, including those involved in tactical airlift and airborne operations. Throughout its service, the 1943rd played a critical role in maintaining secure and reliable communications for both routine missions and major exercises, supporting the operational readiness of airborne and special operations forces at Pope AFB. The squadron was eventually inactivated or redesignated as part of broader Air Force communications restructuring in the late 20th century.
1947th ASG Pentagon
U.S. Air Force
The **1947th Air Support Group (ASG) Pentagon** was established in the post-World War II era to provide essential administrative and logistical support to Air Force operations based at the Pentagon. Activated in the late 1940s, the unit was instrumental in coordinating personnel, communications, and facility management for senior Air Force leadership. Throughout the Cold War, the 1947th ASG ensured the smooth operation of critical command functions within the Air Force Headquarters. The group’s mission evolved over the decades, adapting to new technologies and organizational changes until its eventual redesignation and absorption into broader support structures.
1950 COMMSQ
U.S. Air Force
1950th Communications Squadron
U.S. Air Force
The 1950th Communications Squadron was a United States Air Force unit primarily responsible for providing communications and information systems support. Activated during the Cold War era, the squadron played a key role in ensuring secure and reliable communications for command and control operations. It operated at various strategic bases, supporting both tactical and administrative functions essential to Air Force missions. Over time, the 1950th Communications Squadron adapted to evolving technologies before eventually being inactivated or re-designated as part of broader Air Force communications restructuring.