David Fulkerson

TUSLOG Detachment 18 was a United States Air Force unit stationed in Ankara, Turkey, during the Cold War era. Established as part of The United States Logistics Group (TUSLOG), Det 18 provided vital administrative, logistical, and communications support to U.S. military and NATO operations in Turkey. The unit played a key role in facilitating cooperation between the U.S. and Turkish armed forces, particularly in the context of regional security and intelligence sharing. TUSLOG Det 18 was eventually deactivated as U.S. military presence and organizational structures in Turkey evolved in the late 20th century.

**Trabzon, TUSLOG Detachment 3-1** was a United States Air Force unit stationed in Trabzon, Turkey, during the Cold War. Established as part of The United States Logistics Group (TUSLOG), Detachment 3-1 played a crucial role in signals intelligence (SIGINT) and electronic surveillance operations, monitoring Soviet activity across the Black Sea. The unit operated from the Trabzon Air Station, supporting NATO’s strategic intelligence requirements from the 1950s until its closure in 1978. Its presence contributed significantly to the US and allied situational awareness during a critical period of East-West tensions.