The achievement has been the final victory. Those who gave their lives to gain this end are remembered for more than names on a casualty list. By carrying the battle vigorously to the enemy, they insured the preservation of the American Way of . . . — — Map (db m84906) WM
The 509th Composite Group operated from the island of Tinian in the western Pacific from June to November, 1945.
On 6 August 1945, a B-29 of the 393rd Bomb Squadron dropped the first atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. Three days . . . — — Map (db m95151) HM
In honor of the fallen from the
553rd Reconnaissance Wing
Vietnam Conflict
TSgt James H Belflower
Major Paul R Lundsford
TSgt Albert N Booker – 1Lt John A Marsh
Major Thomas M Brandom Jr
Lt Col William C McCormick Jr
A1C . . . — — Map (db m82770) HM
We dedicated this plaque to all the personnel of the 556th Strategic Missile Squadron I.C.B.M. and Snark who gave their best and kept the United States Air Force missiles in readiness during the Cold War and the
"Cuban Missile Crisis".
May they . . . — — Map (db m92990) HM WM
Dedicated to those who served in WWII
and to those who waited
HQ. 61st F.S. 62nd F.S. 63rd F.S.
33rd Service Gp. 41st Service Sq. 1030th Signal Co.
1631st Ordnance 1126th Quartermaster Co. 15th Sta. Comp. Sq.
Det. 150, . . . — — Map (db m183819) WM
China - Burma - India
to the Marianas
1943 - 1945
Dedicated to the memory
of those who served
40th - 444th - 462nd - 468th
Bomb Groups
25th - 78th - 86th - 87th
Air Service Groups
“Wait Till the 58th Gets Here” . . . — — Map (db m26377) WM
Dedicated
to the men and women
who served in the
5th Air Force
in World War II
The 5th Air Force
Commanded initially by General George C. Kenney the 5th Air Force, although holding a low priority for men and equipment, wrested . . . — — Map (db m27407) WM
Dedicated to the men of the
5th Communications Group and
the 934th Signal Battalion
who served with valor
during the Korean War
1950 – 1954
Distinguished Unit Citation 6 December 1951
“Extraordinary heroism in action . . . — — Map (db m82630) HM WM
In honor of all members of the groups,
squadrons, detachments, & flights
of the 601st Tactical Control Wing
and antecedent organizations — — Map (db m82754) WM
Fallen warriors, heroes, and friends.
With dedication they served, with honor,
they are remembered.
SrA Christopher Croft 12 Jan 71 - 28 Jun 94
A1C Shaun Anderson 10 May 79 - 16 Jan 00
1Lt Michael L. Lacy 15 Oct 73 - 5 Mar 00
A1C . . . — — Map (db m183652) WM
Dedicated to the Gallant Men of the
60th Troop Carrier Group
Stations
Chelveston, England
Aldermaston, England
Tafaroui, Algeria Relizane, Algeria
Thiersville, Algeria El Djem, Tunisia
Gela West, Sicily Gerbini Main, . . . — — Map (db m51432) HM
Dedicated to all the men and women of the 610th Military Airlift Support Squadron, Yokota AB, Japan, for their commitment to the support of air evacuations, freight, and personnel from April 1966 to October 1978. — — Map (db m82742) HM
Dedicated in honor of the combat crews and officers and airmen who supported them in the delivery of airborne troops into battle and continuous delivery of necessary supplies during major operations in
Korea – Vietnam – Panama . . . — — Map (db m82739) WM
Dedicated to the memory of the combat crews, and the men and officers who supported them in delivery of airborne troops into battle during major offensives in the North African and European theaters of operation. Six aircraft lost, twenty four men . . . — — Map (db m86350) HM WM
This memorial is in honor of
those who served with the
64th Troop Carrier Group
of the 12th Air Force in
England, Africa, Sicily
China-Burma-India Theater,
Italy and France during
World War II.
Squadrons
Headquarters
16th, . . . — — Map (db m83338) WM
Dedicated to the
65th Troop Carrier Squadron
To her valiant men and their
historic achievements in the
S.W. Pacific during World War II.
Involved in first parachute drop
in S.W. Pacific WWII Markham Valley
New Guinea 5 Sep 1943
Only . . . — — Map (db m83513) HM
Campaigns. World War II:
China Defensive; Guadalcanal; New Guinea;
Northern Solomons; Bismarck Archigelago;
Western Pacific; Leyte; Luzon;
Southern Philippines; China Offensive;
Air Combat, Asiatic-Pacific Theater.
Dedicated 18 September . . . — — Map (db m93002) HM WM
To the honor and memory of
the men who served with the
68th Air Service Group
with the Flying Tigers
in China
Dedicated Date 28 May 1993 — — Map (db m51608) HM
Campaigns
China Defensive / Guadalcanal / New Guinea
Northern Solomons / Bismarck Archipelago
Western Pacific / Leyte
Operations
Air defense of Tongatabu, June-October 1942.
Combat in South and Southwest Pacific,
November 1942 . . . — — Map (db m83410) HM WM
In memory of all those who served,
to the combat squadrons
and all support units,
to those who were prisoners of war
and especially to our comrades
who gallantly gave their lives
to the cause of freedom.
They above all had victory by . . . — — Map (db m86135) HM
The 6th Marine Division captured two-thirds of Okinawa; the 22nd Regiment raised the American flag on the northern and southern ends of the island and stormed Sugar Loaf Hill. They were cited for their drive across the ASA Estuary, 11 May - 1 June . . . — — Map (db m86466) HM WM
This memorial is dedicated to the officers and airmen of the 731st Bomb Squadron who served during the Korean War. This was the first Air Force Reserve unit in history to be recalled to duty intact, and the first such to strike the enemy with . . . — — Map (db m51775) HM WM
This plaque is dedicated
to the members of the squadron who
served in Alaska and the
action in the Aleutian Islands
from 24 March 1941 to 6 October 1943 — — Map (db m94976) WM
In honor of those who served with the 73rd Bombardment Wing on Saipan 1944-1945
Flying B-29 Superfortresses from Isely Field, the 73rd Bombardment Wing and its supporting units in the Marianas contributing significantly to the American . . . — — Map (db m51685) HM
In honor of the men who served
in the 75th Troop Carrier
Squadron, World War II European
Theater of Operations 1943-45
They served their country well
in both peace and war.
Northern Europe, Normandy,
Southern France, Rome-Arno, . . . — — Map (db m26268) WM
In eternal memory and honor
to our comrades of the
781st Bombardment Squadron (H)
U.S. Army Air Force, who, flying
B-24 Liberators, gave their
lives for peace and righteousness
in the air battles over southern
Europe during World . . . — — Map (db m50939) HM
In memory of those who made the
supreme sacrifice for their country
while serving with the
7th Bombardment Group
1941 - 1945
May They Not Have Died in Vain
Combat Squadrons
9th 11th 22nd 88th
436th 492nd 493rd
and . . . — — Map (db m32925) WM
In honor of the men of the
7th Combat Cargo Squadron
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Activated: 1 May, 1944
Deactivated: 15 Jan, 1946
Syracuse, N.Y.
Nadzab, New Guinea
Biak, Dutch E. Indies
Dulag, Leyte, P.I.
Bolo Pt., Okinawa . . . — — Map (db m26799) WM
In memory of the men who
"built and maintained the airfields
which paved the way" to victory
through air power; the
805th Engineer Aviation Bn.
Twice recipient of the
Meritorious Service Award,
U.S. Army 1941-1945
MacDill Field, Fl. . . . — — Map (db m32907) HM WM
"Juvats"
"Audentes Fortuna Juvat"
Fortune Favors the Bold
Dedicated to all "Headhunters" who
serve their country proudly and
gallantly in war and peace -
and to those who give their lives
in that service -
past, present, and . . . — — Map (db m92960) WM
Reconstructed airfields and built landing strips during World War II in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations
Algeria-French Morocco (with Arrowhead)
Anzio Rome-Arno Naples-Foggia
Sicily (with Arrowhead) North Appennines
Tunisia . . . — — Map (db m92841) HM WM
Operating low-level attacks at
night and pathfinder operations
Munda – Los Niegros – Noemfoor
Morton – Leyte – Okinawa
1944 – 1945
Dedicated to all the brave men who were a part
of the 868th . . . — — Map (db m82619) HM WM
In Memory of These Brave Men
In North Africa, Sicily, Italy,
Corsica, France and Germany.
Received 7 Campaign Stars and
2 Presidential Unit Citations.
Our aircraft were the A-36, P-40 and P-47. Activated, 10 Feb. 1942.
Inactivated, 31 . . . — — Map (db m83351) HM WM
Dedicated to all the men who trained or served as members of the HQs, 24th, 25th, 26th, 30th, and 31st Squadrons
Dedicated 18 June 1988 — — Map (db m50969) HM
Dedicated to those who served in World War II with the 8th Attack Squadron and to those who lost their lives in that service
[Dedicated] 25 October 1991 — — Map (db m51567) HM
This plaque is dedicated
as a tribute to those of our
group who unselfishly gave
their lives for their country.
Base of Operation with
5th Air Force
April 1942 - September 1945
Operated from Australia,
New Guinea, Dutch East . . . — — Map (db m32922) WM
From D-Day, 6 June 1944, until VE Day, 8 May 1945, the men of the 91st Troop Carrier Squadron, flying unarmed transport aircraft and gliders, launched paratroopers and glider-borne assault troops to penetrate Hitler's "Fortress Europa" and assure . . . — — Map (db m51842) HM WM
In Honor of Reservists
Who Served in Units
at Scott AFB, IL
Commissioned 1943
Service during World War II,
Korea, Cuba, Vietnam, and
the Persian Gulf War
Recipient of
Outstanding Unit Awards
Unit Aircraft: P-51, AT-6, AT-7, . . . — — Map (db m93473) WM
328th B.S. · 329th B.S.
330th B.S. · 409th B.S.
and Attached Units
9 October 1942 until 25 April 1945
391 Combat Missions
Two Medals of Honor
Two Presidential Unit Citations
North Africa and Ploesti
Battles and . . . — — Map (db m51851) HM WM
Dedicated to the men of the 93rd Troop Carrier Squadron and especially to those who made the supreme sacrifice during the Normandy Invasion, the Battle of the Bulge, and the Crossing of the Rhine at Wesel.
Campaigns: 7 Battle Stars . . . — — Map (db m51773) HM
At 0111 Hours on 6 June 1944 (D-Day) from the 94th Squadron aircraft “Argonia,” some of the first elements of the 101st Airborne Division jumped into Normandy to help spearhead the largest airborne assault in history against Hitler's . . . — — Map (db m25930) HM
Dedicated to the memory of
B-47 Stratojet Crews
who served during the Cold War
Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma 1953 – 1957
Dyess Air Force Base, Texas 1957 – 1963 — — Map (db m82814) WM
This memorial is dedicated to the members of the 96th who responded willingly to the call of their country, fulfilled all of their duties and played an integral role in achieving the final victory.
England France Belgium
Austria . . . — — Map (db m51272) HM
Dedicated to
the Americans who served
their country
as members of
The
97th Bombardment Group
1942 - 1945
483 missions flown
Materials for this memorial were obtained
from the theatres where the 97th Bombardment
Group . . . — — Map (db m26796) HM WM
Flying KC-97G aircraft, this unit lived up to its motto "We Change The Range." The 98th flew 10,000 refueling missions and delivered over 325 million pounds of jet fuel in-flight. The squadron never lost a man or an accident, never recorded an . . . — — Map (db m93054) HM WM
In honor of all who served
For flight inspection and evaluation of
military and civil air traffic control facilities
navigation aids and landing systems worldwide
Dedicated September 2009 — — Map (db m83002) WM
Dedicated to the aircrews, maintenance and support personnel who helped pioneer the combat employment of the AC-130 Gunship in Southeast Asia
Donated by 1968-1969 AC-130 "Spectre"
Commander's Crew
Lt Col Tom Simone
Capt Mauri Galey Maj . . . — — Map (db m84901) HM WM
To honor all those that served
at remote radar sites in Iceland,
whose dedication to duty
helped preserve world peace
932 ACS
667th ACWS – 932nd ACWS
933rd ACWS – 934th ACWS — — Map (db m82581) WM
This plaque is dedicated to the men and women of the United States Air Force who served in United States Air Force Postal and Courier Service, Armed Forces Courier Service, Air Force Security Courier Service, Air Postal Groups and Air Postal . . . — — Map (db m92796) WM
To a unique type of human being, men and women of valor, all former prisoner's [sic] of war. Their unswerving loyalty, discipline and patriotism remained intact under the most trying conditions to which the human mind and body can be subjected. . . . — — Map (db m51388) HM
In honor of 291 Airmen of Crew 8 Doolittle Raiders, 11th and 20th Air Forces and Fleet Air Wing 4 held captive in the USSR during Apr 42 - Aug 45, and in memory of the four Airmen who died in the USSR, casualties of long range missions against . . . — — Map (db m51267) HM
LOM w/OLC, DFC w/OLC,
BSM, AM w/4OLC
From the officers and men who served in the 53rd Troop Carrier Squadron while he was commander, Oct '49-Apr '52. He inspired in us the effort that led to creation of the sqdn's motto, "Primus Cum Plurimi". . . . — — Map (db m94990) HM WM
AOPHA proudly honor all member
residents and staff who have risked
their lives serving our country.
Dedicated 11, September 1996 — — Map (db m92959) WM
For all airmen who flew combat missions over Romania, and in memory of our many comrades who endured all and gave all that mankind might live in freedom and in peace, we dedicate this memorial.
Polesti [sic - Ploesti] Oil Fields . . . — — Map (db m83455) WM
Commemorating the contributions of class members in the remarkable development and execution of our nation's decisive military airpower 1942-1978
We flew with disciplined dedication
Dedicated 17 May 1996 — — Map (db m94988) WM
Comm. 1932 2Lt (USA Res), USAAC 1940,
1946 Capt (USAF Reg, S/N 1180A), Ret 1965
42nd Bomb Wg, 17th Bomb Gp,
Pentagon, JTF Eniwetok, 3rd AF,
AMC, AF Fin Cen, AFLC, and SAC
Presented in honor of their fathers service
Edward D. . . . — — Map (db m82552) HM WM
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