Bart Endicott

The 62nd Fighter-Interceptor Squadron (62 FIS) was an important unit of the United States Air Force, activated in 1941 and later stationed at K. I. Sawyer Air Force Base in Michigan during the Cold War. Tasked with air defense, the squadron operated aircraft such as the F-101B Voodoo and later the F-106 Delta Dart, providing protection against potential Soviet bomber threats over the northern United States. Throughout its tenure at K. I. Sawyer AFB, the 62 FIS maintained high readiness and participated in numerous alert exercises, contributing to the continental air defense mission. The squadron was inactivated in 1971 as part of a broader drawdown of Air Defense Command units.

The 337th Airlift Squadron (337th AS) is a unit of the United States Air Force Reserve, currently assigned to the 439th Operations Group at Westover Air Reserve Base, Massachusetts. Established during World War II as the 337th Troop Carrier Squadron, the unit provided vital airlift support, including paratrooper drops and cargo transport, in both the European and Pacific Theaters. Over subsequent decades, the squadron has flown various aircraft, notably the C-130 Hercules and C-5 Galaxy, supporting missions ranging from humanitarian aid to global combat operations. Today, the 337th AS continues its legacy by delivering strategic and tactical airlift capabilities worldwide.