GREG BEELER

22 MAS (22º Gruppo Mezzi d’Assalto) was an elite unit of the Italian Royal Navy (Regia Marina) during World War II, specializing in naval special operations. Formed from the earlier Decima Flottiglia MAS, it became renowned for pioneering the use of manned torpedoes (SLC "Maiale") and explosive motorboats in attacks against Allied shipping. The unit achieved notable successes, such as the December 1941 raid on Alexandria harbor, crippling two British battleships. After the 1943 Armistice, 22 MAS members split between the Allies and the Italian Social Republic, continuing operations until the end of the war.

The 25th Flying Training Squadron (25 FTS) is a United States Air Force unit with a distinguished history dating back to World War II. Originally activated in 1942 as the 25th Pursuit Squadron, it served in the China-Burma-India Theater, flying missions in support of Allied forces. Over the decades, the squadron underwent several redesignations and played various roles, including tactical fighter operations during the Cold War era. Today, the 25 FTS is assigned to the 71st Flying Training Wing at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma, where it is responsible for training the next generation of Air Force pilots.

**301 MAS (301st Maritime Air Squadron)** is a distinguished unit within the Portuguese Air Force, established in 1978. Originally formed to conduct maritime patrol, anti-submarine warfare, and search and rescue operations, the squadron played a critical role during the Cold War, monitoring the North Atlantic approaches. Operating primarily from Air Base No. 6 (Montijo), 301 MAS was equipped with aircraft such as the Lockheed P-3 Orion, enhancing Portugal’s maritime security and NATO commitments. Over its history, the squadron has participated in numerous multinational exercises and real-world missions, contributing significantly to maritime surveillance and national defense.