Strategic Air Command wings

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The official explanation of the "Wing" structure of the United States Air Force's Strategic Air Command was provided by the Organizational History Branch, Research Division, Air Force Historical Research Agency, located with the Air University at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. In U.S. Air Force usage, a military organization above a squadron level (group, wing, division, command, air force) is an establishment, while that of a squadron and lower (squadron, flight, detachment) is a unit.

The AHRA emphasises that the U.S. Army Air Service/U.S. Army Air Corps/United States Army Air Forces wings that existed before 1947 are not comparable with the wings of the USAF. World War II wings, were very large administrative and operational organizations that usually controlled several combat groups and numerous service organizations, often located at widely scattered locations. Many of the World War II wings were redesignated as air divisions after the war. Modern USAF wings, began their existence with a service test of combat wings in 1947-1948. These wings were temporary Table of Distribution (T/D) organizations, each having a combat group (the only Table of Organization establishment of the wings), an airdrome group, a maintenance and supply group, and a station medical group. In 1948, at the end of the service test, HQ USAF replaced these T/D wings with permanent TO&E (constituted) combat wings having a combat group, an air base group, maintenance and supply group, and a medical group.

Constituted combat wings are always numbered in a single series beginning with the Arabic “1st.” Examples include the 1st Fighter Wing, 21st Space Wing, and 509th Bomb Wing. All constituted wings have one, two, or three digits in their numerical designations. This separates constituted combat wings from MAJCOM, Major Command controlled wings, which were 'inherently temporary' and had four digit designations.

"In many cases, the numerical designation of the wing came from the combat group that preceded it and became an integral part of the post-World War II wing. In other words, when the 14th Fighter Wing (later, 14th Flying Training Wing) came into existence, it received the 14th numerical designation from the 14th Fighter Group which had already existed for a number of years and which became the wing’s combat component. At the same time, the other component establishments, and units of these establishments, also received the 14th numerical designations, aligning each of them directly to the 14th Wing. The tactical squadrons of the combat group, however, retained their separate and distinct numerical designations.

"The Air Force has three basic types of wings: operational, air base, and specialized mission. According to Air Force Instruction 38-10 1 (1994):

• an operational wing is a wing that has an operations group and related operational mission activity assigned to it. When an operational wing performs the primary mission of the base, it usually maintains and operates the base. In addition, an operational wing is capable of self-support in functional areas like maintenance, supply, and munitions, as needed. When an operational wing is a tenant organization, the host command provides it with varying degrees of base and logistics support.

• An air base wing usually maintains and operates a base, and often provides functional support to a major command headquarters.

• A specialized mission wing may be either a host wing or a tenant wing and performs a specialized mission such as intelligence or training."

Contents 1 2d Wings “Liberty We Defend” 2 5th Wings “Guardians of the Upper Regions” 3 6th Wings “Ready to Defend” 4 7th Wings “Death from Above” 5 9th Wings “Always Ready” 6 11th Wings “Progress without Fear or Prejudice” 7 17th Wings “Ever into Danger” 8 19th Wings “On Wings We Conquer” 8.1 19th Bomb Wing 9 22nd Wings “We Lead” 9.1 22nd Bomb Wing 10 28th Wings “Guardian of the North” 11 39th Wings 12 40th Wings 12.1 40th Bomb Wing 13 42nd Wings “THE SKIES FOR US” 13.1 42nd Bomb Wing 13.2 42nd Wing 14 43d Wings “Willing, Ready, Able” 14.1 43d Bomb Wing 15 44th Wings “Aggressors Beware” 15.1 44th Bomb Wing 16 55th Wings “We See All” 16.1 55th Wing 17 68th Wings “Follow Me” 17.1 68th Bomb Wing 18 70th Wings “Strength through Unity” 18.1 70th Bomb Wing 19 72d Wings 19.1 72nd Bomb Wing 20 90th Wings “Undaunted” 20.1 90th Bomb Wing 21 91st Wings “Poised for Peace” 21.1 91st Bomb Wing 22 92d Wings “Twofold Security” 22.1 92nd Bomb Wing 22.2 92nd Wing 23 93d Wings “Twofold Security” 23.1 93rd Bomb Wing 23.2 93rd Wing 24 95th Wings “Justice with Victory” 24.1 95th Bomb Wing 25 96th Wings “It is Always the Hour” 25.1 96th Bomb Wing 25.2 96th Wing 26 97th Wings “The Hour has Come” 26.1 97th Bomb Wing 26.2 97th Wing 27 98th Wings “Force for Freedsom” 27.1 98th Bomb Wing 27.2 98th Bomb Wing 28 99th Wings “Let Agressors Beware” 28.1 99th Bomb Wing 29 100th Wings “Peace Through Strength” 29.1 100th Bomb Wing 30 106th Wings 30.1 106th Bomb Wing (New York Air National Guard) 31 301st Wings “Who Fears” 31.1 301st Bomb Wing 32 303d Wings “Might in Flight” 32.1 303rd Bomb Wing 33 305th Wings “Can Do” 33.1 305th Air Refueling Wing 33.2 305th Bomb Wing 34 306th Wings “Abundance of Strength” 34.1 306th Bomb Wing 35 307th Wings 35.1 307th Bomb Wing 36 308th Wings “Not for Self” 36.1 308th Bomb Wing 36.2 308th Strategic Missile Wing (ICBM-Titan) 37 310th Wings 38 311th Wings 38.1 311th Reconnaissance Group 38.2 311th Reconnaissance Wing 39 319th Wings “Defenders of Freedom” 39.1 319th Bomb Wing 39.2 319th Wing 40 320th Bomb Wing “Strength through Awareness” 40.1 320th Bomb Wing 41 321st Wings 41.1 321st Bomb Wing “Power for Peace” 41.2 321st Strategic Missile Wing “Skill-Professionalism-Determination” 42 330th Wings 42.1 330th Bomb Wing 43 340th Wings “Anywhere Any Time” 43.1 340th Air Refueling Wing 43.2 340th Bomb Wing 44 341st Wings “World Peace Through Strength” 44.1 341st Bomb Wing 44.2 341st Missile Wing 44.3 341st Strategic Missile Wing (ICBM-Minuteman) 45 351st Wings “Sentinels of Peace” 45.1 351st Missile Wing 45.2 351st Strategic Missile Wing (ICBM-Minuteman) 46 376th Wings “Liberandos” 46.1 376th Bomb Wing 47 379th Wings “Precision and Accuracy” 47.1 379th Bomb Wing 47.2 379th Wing 48 380th Wings “Strength and Confidence” 48.1 380th Air Refueling Wing 48.2 380th Bomb Wing 48.3 380th Strategic Aerospace Wing 49 381st Wings “Peace, Power, and Protection” 49.1 381st Strategic Missile Wing (ICBM-Titan) 50 384th Wings “Keep the Show on the Road” 50.1 384th Air Refueling Wing 50.2 384th Bomb Wing 50.3 384th Wing 51 385th Wings 51.1 385th Strategic Aerospace Wing 52 389th Wings 52.1 389th Strategic Missile Wing (ICBM-Atlas) 53 390th Wings “Not for Ourselves Alone” 53.1 390th Bomb Wing 53.2 390th Strategic Missile Wing (ICBM-Titan) 54 392d Wings 54.1 392nd Strategic Missile Wing 55 397th Wings “Guardian of Freedom” 55.1 397th Bomb Wing 56 410th Wings 56.1 410th Bomb Wing 56.2 410th Wing 57 416th Wings 57.1 416th Bomb Wing 57.2 416th Wing 58 434th Wings 59 449th Wings “Never Unprepared” 59.1 449th Bomb Wing “Never Unprepared” 60 450th Wings 60.1 450th Bomb Wing 61 451st Wings “We Serve as an Example” 61.1 451st Strategic Missile Wing (ICBM-Titan) 62 452d Wings 62.1 452nd Air Refueling Wing (Air Force Reserves) 63 454th Wings “Deter or Destroy” 63.1 454th Bomb Wing 64 455th Wings 64.1 455th Strategic Missile Wing (ICBM-Minuteman) 65 456th Wings 66 461st Wings 66.1 461st Bomb Wing 67 462d Wings 67.1 462nd Strategic Aerospace Wing 68 465th Wings “Checkmate to Aggression” 68.1 465th Bomb Wing 69 484th Wings 69.1 484th Bomb Wing 70 494th Wings 70.1 494th Bomb Wing 71 497th Wings “We Stand Ready” 71.1 497th Air Refueling Wing 72 499th Wings 72.1 499th Air Refueling Wing 73 500th Wings “Always Prepared” 73.1 500th Air Refueling Wing 74 506th Wings 74.1 506th Strategic Fighter Wing 75 509th Wings “Defender Avenger” 76 544th Wings 76.1 544th Aerospace Reconnaissance Technical Wing 76.2 544th Intelligence Wing 76.3 544th Strategic Intelligence Wing 77 702d Wings “Ready, Able” 77.1 702nd Strategic Missile Wing (ICM-Snark) 78 703d Wings 78.1 703rd Strategic Missile Wing (ICBM-Titan) 79 704th Wings “Leadership–Knowledge–Dynamic Application” 79.1 704th Strategic Missile Wing (ICBM) 80 705th Wings 80.1 705th Strategic Missile Wing (IRBM-Thor) 81 706th Wings 81.1 706th Strategic Missile Wing (ICBM-Atlas) 82 801st Wings 82.1 801st Air Refueling Wing (P) Provisional 82.2 801st Bomb Wing (P) Provisional 83 802d Wings 83.1 802nd Air Refueling Wing (P) Provisional 84 804th Wings 84.1 804th Air Refueling Wing (P) Provisional 85 806th Wings 85.1 806th Bomb Wing (P) Provisional 86 1500th Wings 86.1 1500th Strategic Wing (P) Provisional 87 1700th Wings 87.1 1700th Strategic Wing (P) Provisional 88 1701st Wings 88.1 1701st Air Refueling Wing (P) Provisional 88.2 1701st Strategic Wing (P) Provisional 89 1702d Wings 89.1 1702nd Air Refueling Wing (P) Provisional 90 1703d Wings 90.1 1703rd Air Refueling Wing (P) Provisional 91 1706th Wings 91.1 1706th Air Refueling Wing (P) Provisional 92 1708th Wings 92.1 1708th Bomb Wing (P) Provisional 93 1709th Wings 93.1 1709th Air Refueling Wing (P) Provisional 94 1712th Wings 94.1 1712th Air Refueling Wing (P) Provisional 95 1713th Wings 95.1 1713th Air Refueling Wing (P) Provisional 96 3902d Wings 96.1 3902nd Air Base Wing 97 3904th Wings 97.1 3904th Composite Wing 98 3960th Wings 98.1 3960th Air Base Wing 99 3977th Wings 99.1 3977th Support Wing 100 4045th Wings 100.1 4045th Air Refueling Wing 101 4050th Wings 101.1 4050th Air Refueling Wing 102 4060th Wings 102.1 4060th Air Refueling Wing 103 4061st Wings 103.1 4061st Air Refueling Wing 104 4080th Wings 104.1 4080th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing 105 4083d Wings 105.1 4083rd Air Base Wing 106 4133d Wings 106.1 4133rd Bomb Wing (Provisional) 107 4200th Wings 107.1 4200th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing 108 4300th Wings 108.1 4300th Bomb Wing (Provisional) 109 4347th Wings 109.1 4347th Combat Crew Training Wing 110 4392d Wings 110.1 4392nd Aerospace Support Wing 111 4397th Wings 111.1 4397th Air Refueling Training Wing 112 7602d Wings 112.1 7602nd Support Wing

[edit] 2d Wings “Liberty We Defend”

See 2d Bomb Wing

[edit] 5th Wings “Guardians of the Upper Regions”

See 5th Bomb Wing

[edit] 6th Wings “Ready to Defend”

see 6th Bomb Wing

[edit] 7th Wings “Death from Above”

see 7th Bomb Wing

[edit] 9th Wings “Always Ready”

see 9th Bomb Wing

[edit] 11th Wings “Progress without Fear or Prejudice”

See 11th Wing

[edit] 17th Wings “Ever into Danger”

See 17th Training Wing

[edit] 19th Wings “On Wings We Conquer”

[edit] 19th Bomb Wing

• Assigned from: Twentieth Air Force, Far East Air Forces Bomber Command on 11 June 1954.
• At: Pinecastle AFB, FL.
• Assigned to: Second Air Force. (Attached to the 813th Air Division (Provisional) from 11 June to 14 July 1954).
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 813th Air Division on 15 July 1954. (Attached to the 5th Air Division from 7 January to 11 April 1956).
• Changed equipment in: 1955 to B-47s, KC-97s
• Moved to: Homestead AFB, FL, on 1 June 1956
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 823rd Air Division on 1 June 1956. (Attached to the 5th Air Division from 8 May to 7 July 1957).
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 823rd Air Division on 1 January 1959
• Changed equipment in: 1962 to B-52s, KC-135s.
• Moved to: Robins AFB, GA, on 25 July 1968.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 57th Air Division on 25 July 1968.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 823rd Air Division on 2 July 1969.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 823rd Air Division on 31 March 1970.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 42nd Air Division on 30 June 1971.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 42nd Air Division on 1 January 1975.
• Redesignated on: 1 October 1983 as 19th Air Refueling Wing.

Upon returning from the Far East the wing was assigned to Pinecastle AFB, Florida in May-Jun. 1954, turning in its B-29s at Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ, en route, and began receiving B-47s. Gained a KC-97 air-refueling unit early in 1955. Deployed to Sidi Slimane AB, French Morocco, Jan.-Apr. 1956, and to Ben Guerir AB, Morocco, May-Jul. 1957. From Jul. 1957 to Apr. 1961, the wing maintained a portion of its tactical resources on overseas alert. Converted to B-52 and KC-135 aircraft in 1961-1962. Won the Fairchild Trophy in the SAC bombing and navigation competition for 1966. Moved without personnel or equipment to Robins AFB, GA, on 25 July. 1968 and absorbed resources of the 465th Bombardment Wing. Furnished B-52 and KC-135 aircraft and crews to other SAC organizations involved in combat operations in Southeast Asia, and late in 1972 the wing headquarters reduced to a small housekeeping unit because of personnel deployments. Regained KC-135 and B-52 aircraft and crews and resumed normal operations in Nov. 1973. Won the Omaha Trophy as the “outstanding wing in SAC” for 1981.

[edit] 22nd Wings “We Lead”

[edit] 22nd Bomb Wing

• Established on: 28 July 1948.
• Activated on: 1 August 1948.
• At: Smoky Hill AFB, KS.
• Assigned to: Fifteenth Air Force. Attached to the (301st Bomb Wing from1 August 1948 to 9 May 1949).
• Equipment: B-29s, F-86s.
• Moved to: March AFB, CA, on 10 May 1949.
• Changed equipment in: 1951 to B-29s.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 12th Air Division on 10 February 1951. (Attached to the 7th Air Division from 5 September to 4 December 1951 and 7 December 1953 to 5 March 1954). (Attached to the 3rd Air Division from14 April to 5 July 1957).
• Changed equipment in: 1952 to B-29s, KC-97s.
• Changed equipment in: 1953 to B-29s, B-47s, KC-97s.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 47th Air Division on 1 January 1962.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 47th Strategic Aerospace Division on 1 July 1963.
• Changed equipment in: 1963 to B-47s, B-52s, EC-135s, KC-135s.
• Changed equipment in: 1964 to B-52s, EC-135s, KC-135s.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 47th Air Division on 31 March 1970.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 14th Strategic Aerospace Division on31 March 1970.
• Changed equipment in: 1971 to B-52s, KC-135s.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 47th Air Division on 30 June 1971.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 12th Strategic Missile Division on 1 August 1972.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 12th Air Division on 1 March 1973.
• Redesignated on: 22nd Air Refueling Wing on 1 October 1982.

From 1 August. 1948 to 9 May 1949, while based at Smoky Hill AFB, KS shared a commander in common with the 301st Bombardment Wing. The 330th Bomb Wing was attached from 27 June 1949 to 30 April 1951. The 22nd Wing's headquarters was at the time non-operational and its components detached. From 10 May 1949 to 16 February. 1950, after moving to March AFB, CA, shared a commander in common with the 1st Fighter Wing. Until 1 July. 1949, the 22nd Wing was non-operational, attached to the 1st Fighter Wing, but on 1 July. 1949 the 22nd was made operational and assumed host status, with the 1st Fighter Wing attached to it for control until 1 April. 1950. The 22nd Bombardment Group was detached from 14 November. 1949 to 20 February. 1950, during which time the wing controlled only the attached fighters of the 1st Fighter Wing. The bomb group was detached again for combat in Korea, 4 July.-c. 31 October. 1950, and during this period the wing controlled no aircraft. When operational, the wing trained to maintain proficiency in global strategic bombardment, adding Air refueling to its mission in 1952. The wing deployed at Mildenhall RAF Station, England, Sept.-Dec. 1951, and at Upper Heyford RAF Station, England, Dec 1953-Mar. 1954. From Apr. to Jul. 1957, it deployed at Andersen AFB, Guam. The wing was not tactically operational 11 March.-15 September. 1963, while converting to B-52 bombers and KC-135 tankers. Supported Fifteenth Air Force's post-attack command and control system (PACCS) with EC-135s, Sept. 1964-Mar. 1970. The 22nd was a “super” wing, 1966-1971, with two bombardment and two tanker squadrons. From 10 March. to c. 1 October. 1967 the wing was reduced to a small “rear-echelon” non-tactical organization with all tactical resources and most support resources loaned to SAC organizations involved in combat operations in Southeast Asia. The wing continued to support SAC operations in the Far East and Southeast Asia through 1975, and from 10 April. 1972 to 29 October. 1973 again had its entire bomber resources loaned to other organizations for combat and contingency operations. KC-135 resources were also on loan from 10 April. to Sept. 1972; afterwards a few tankers returned to wing control. The wing maintained a strategic bombardment alert posture, 1973-1982, and in 1978 it assumed additional conventional warfare missions, including mine-laying and sea reconnaissance/surveillance. Lost bombardment mission in 1982 and equipped with KC-135 and KC-10 aircraft. Thereafter, provided strategic Air refueling and airlift in support of worldwide USAF and other DOD operations and training exercises. Moved personnel and cargo in support of Chadian resistance to Libyan incursions in 1983 and conducted airlift and refueling missions during rescue of US nationals in Grenada, 1983. Provided specialized refueling support to SR-71 aircraft reconnaissance operations worldwide, c. 1985-1990, and to the F-117 stealth aircraft program, c. 1987-Supported F-117 deployments to Saudi Arabia and contributed aircraft and personnel to logistics efforts in support of the liberation of Kuwait, 1990-

[edit] 28th Wings “Guardian of the North”

see 28th Bomb Wing

[edit] 39th Wings

See 39th Air Base Wing

[edit] 40th Wings

[edit] 40th Bomb Wing

• Established on: 9 May 1952.
• Activated on: 28 May 1952.
• At: Smoky Hill AFB, Kansas
• Assigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 802nd Air Division. (Attached to the 310th Bomb Wing from 6 February to 1 May 1953). (Attached to the 7th Air Division From 9 June to 9 September 1955).
• Equipment: B-29s.
• Changed equipment in: 1954 to B-29s, B-47s.
• Changed equipment in: 1955 to B-47s.
• Changed equipment in: 1956 to B-47s, KC-97s.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 802nd Air Division on 1 July 1955. (Attached to the 7th Air Division from

1 July to 1 October 1957).

• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 802nd Air Division on 1 January 1959.
• Moved to: Forbes AFB, Kansas, on 20 June 1960.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 21st Air Division on 20 June 1960.
• Changed equipment in: 1963 to B-47s.
• Changed equipment in: 1964 to B-47s, Atlas.
• Redesignated as: 40th Strategic Aerospace Wing on 1 February 1964.

Although activated in May 1952, the 40th Wing was not manned until early Feb. 1953, when it gained personnel and equipment from a provisional squadron originally established at Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ, as a holding unit for people and equipment surplus to another SAC wing. Received control and guidance from the 310th Bombardment Wing at Smoky Hill AFB, Kans., to 1 May 1953. By Oct. 1953, all tactical squadrons were minimally operational. Became combat ready in Apr. 1955. Deployed at Lakenheath RAF Station, England, 9 June.-9 September. 1955. Performed bombardment training and air refueling operations to meet SAC's global commitments, 1955-1964. Deployed at Greenham Common RAF Station, England, Jul.-Oct. 1957. Gained an Atlas missile squadron in Jan. 1964. Began phasing down for inactivation shortly thereafter and was non-operational, c. 15 August.-1 September. 1964.

[edit] 42nd Wings “THE SKIES FOR US”

[edit] 42nd Bomb Wing

• Established on: 19 February 1953
• Activated on: 25 February 1953.
• At: Limestone AFB, ME.
• Assigned to: Eighth Air Force.
• Equipment: B-36s.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 45th Air Division on 8 October 1954. (Attached to the 7th Air Division from 18 October to 18 November 1955).
• Changed equipment in: 1955 to B-36s, KC-97s.
• Changed equipment in: 1956 to B-36s, B-52s, KC-97s.
• Changed equipment in: 1957 to B-52s, KC-97s, KC-135s.
• Changed equipment in: 1958 to B-52s, KC-135s.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force on 18 January 1958.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force. 45th Air Division on 1 December 1958.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 45th Air Division on 31 March 1970.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 45th Air Division on 1 January 1975.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force on 25 March 1989.
• Redesignated on: 1 September 1991 as 42nd Wing.

[edit] 42nd Wing

• Redesignated on: 1 September 1991.
• At: Loring AFB, ME.
• Assigned to: Eighth Air Force.
• Equipment: B-52s, KC-135s.
• Reassigned to: Air Combat Command, Eighth Air Force on 31 May 1992.

42nd Bombardment Wing activated at Limestone AFB in 1953 and began operational training in Apr. All squadrons were flying by Aug. In 1954 and 1955, portions of the wing twice deployed at Upper Heyford and Burtonwood, England, and the entire wing deployed at Upper Heyford, 18 October-18 November 1955. Gained an air refueling mission in 1955 and B-52 bombers in 1956. Operated out of Ramey AFB, Puerto Rico (bombers), and Goose AB, Labrador (tankers), while runway repairs were made at Loring, 10 July-5 October 1959. Supported SAC's bombardment and air refueling operations in Southeast Asia from the mid-1960s to mid-1975, furnishing aircraft, aircrews, and at times support personnel to other units. Participated in strategic and tactical exercises worldwide and supported USAF needs for air refueling after 1975. Won the Omaha Trophy as "the outstanding wing in SAC for 1977." Deployed personnel, aircraft and equipment to Southwest Asia, 7 August 1990- c. 12 April 1991. Began preparations for closure of Loring AFB in Oct 1991. Lost air refueling mission in Jun 1992. Last wing B-52 departed Loring on 18 November 1993.

[edit] 43d Wings “Willing, Ready, Able”

[edit] 43d Bomb Wing

• Established on: 3 November 1947.
• &Organized on: 17 November 1947.
• At: Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ
• Assigned to: Eighth Air Force.
• Equipment: B-29s.
• Changed equipment in: 1948 to B-29s, B-50s.
• Changed equipment in: 1949 to B-29s, KB-29s, B-50s.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force on 1 April 1950.
• Changed equipment in: 1951 to KB-29s, B-50s.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 36th Air Division on 4 September 1951. (Attached to the 7th Air Division from 10 March to 5 June 1953). (Attached to the 3rd Air Division from 1 July to 1 October 1957).
• Changed equipment in: 1953 to KB-29s, B-50s, KC-97s.
• Changed equipment in: 1954 to B-47s, B-50s, KC-97s.
• Changed equipment in: 1955 to B-47s, KC-97s.
• Moved to: Carswell AFB, TX on 15 March 1960.
• Changed equipment in: 1960 to B-47s, B-58s, TB-58s, YRB-58s, KC-97s.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 19th Air Division on 15 March 1960. (Attached to the 825th Strategic Aerospace Division from 19 to 31 August 1964).
• Changed equipment in: 1960 to B-58s, TB-58s, TF-102s.
• Changed equipment in: 1963 to B-58, TB-58s.
• Moved to: Little Rock AFB, AR on 1 September 1964.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 825th Strategic Aerospace Division on 1 September 1964.
• Changed equipment in: 1964 to B-58s, TB-58s, KC-135s.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 42nd Air Division on 1 January 1970.
• Inactivated on: 31 January 1970.

• Reactivated in: 4 November 1986.
• At: Andersen AFB, Guam.
• Assigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 3rd Air Division.
• Equipment: B-52s, KC-135s.
• Inactivated on: 30 September 1990.

Strategic bombardment training, 1947-1960, and air refueling, 1949-1960, to meet Strategic Air Command's global commitments. Wing personnel established flight records, flying two B-29s around the world in 1948 in 15 days, flying the B-50 Lucky Lady II nonstop around the world in 94 hours and 40 seconds in 1949, and setting a jet endurance record in 1954 by keeping a B-47 airborne for 47:35 hours. Converted to B-58 aircraft, the world's first supersonic bomber, in 1960. From Mar 1960 to Jul 1961 operated a combat crew training school for B-58 aircrews, and from Jul 1962 until late 1969 served as one of two SAC B-58 wings with a strategic bombardment mission. During the 1960s the wing established world flight speed records in the B-58. For example, in May 1961, a wing B-58 flew from New York to Paris in 3 hours, 14 minutes, and 45 seconds, establishing a new transatlantic speed record of 1,089.36 mph. During a race in 1962, a wing B-58 flew from Los Angeles to New York at an average speed of 1,214.65 mph. It flew from Los Angeles to New York and back in 4 hours, 41 minutes, and 15 seconds. The wing also controlled an air refueling squadron from Aug 1964 until inactivation in Jan 1970. It activated again in Apr 1970, replacing the 3960 Strategic Wing at Andersen AFB, Guam. On 1 July 1970, the 43d also assumed tasks formerly handled by the Bombardment Wing Provisional, 4133, including a combat mission. Employed attached aircraft and aircrews of other Strategic Air Command units to participate in "Arc Light" combat missions in Southeast Asia from 1 July to mid-Aug 1970, and again from Feb 1972 to Aug 1973. Following the end of combat operations, provided routing training and ground alert with B-52 and KC-135 aircraft, the latter provided by other Strategic Air Command units on loan. During 1975, provided logistical and medical support to thousands of Vietnamese refugees evacuated from their homeland and located temporarily at Guam awaiting resettlement in the United States. Trained to remain proficient in strategic and conventional warfare capabilities. Beginning in 1974, controlled TDY tankers and crews participating in the Pacific (formerly Andersen) Tanker Task Force that supported Strategic Air Command operations in the western Pacific. In Jul 1986, activated the 65 Strategic Squadron to control the TDY air refueling forces.

[edit] 44th Wings “Aggressors Beware”

[edit] 44th Bomb Wing

• Established on: 20 Dec 1950
• Activated on: 2 January 1951.
• At: March AFB, CA.
• Assigned to: Fifteenth Air Force.
• Equipment: B-29s, TB-29s.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 12th Air Division on 10 February 1951.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 21st Air Division on 4 August 1951.
• Moved to: Lake Charles AFB, LA, on 1 August 1951.
• Changed equipment in: 1952 to B-29s.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 806th Air Division on 16 June 1952. (Attached to the 5th Air Division from 19 January to 22 February 1953). (Attached to the 5th Air Division from 19 April to 17 June 1954).
• Changed equipment in: 1953 to B-29s, B-47s, KC-97s.
• Changed equipment in: 1954 to B-47s, KC-97s.
• Discontinued on: 15 June 1960

The 44th Bomb Wing was one of the Activated in training status when Korean War was 6 months old. Depended on 22nd Bombardment Wing for initial cadre and help in becoming organized. Commenced operational training in Mar.1951. From 1 October. 1951 to 29 August. 1952, served as operational training unit for B-29 aircrews and maintenance personnel for Far East Air Forces. From 10 October. 1951 to 15 May 1952, trained all elements of the 68th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing. Became a first-line strategic bombardment wing in Aug. 1952 and gained an air-refueling mission in 1953. Deployed at Sidi Slimane AB, French Morocco, 19 January-22 February. 1953 and 19 April.-17 June. 1954. Discontinued in 1960.

[edit] 55th Wings “We See All”

[edit] 55th Wing

• Redesignated in: 1 September 1991.
• At: Offutt AFB, NE.
• Assigned to: Second Air Force.
• Equipment: C-135s, EC-135s, KC-135s, NKC-135s, RC-135s, TC-135s, E-4s
• Reassigned to: Air Combat Command, Second Air Force on 31 May 1992

Provided precise Shoran and Hiran mapping and photographic reconnaissance, 1948-1949. Performed strategic reconnaissance, charting photography, precise electronic geodetic mapping, and electronic reconnaissance, 1950-1954. When mapping and charting functions transferred on I May 1954, wing assumed mission of global strategic reconnaissance, including electronic reconnaissance, weather reconnaissance (to Jun. 1963), and photographic reconnaissance (to May 1964). Deployed at Ben Guerir AB, French Morocco, May-Aug. 1955. Responsible for an Atlas missile complex, Aug. 1964-Mar. 1965. Became responsible for SAC's airborne command post and post-attack command and control operations, Aug. 1966. In addition, flew SAC logistic support missions after Sept. 1971. Conducted K/E/RC-135 pilot training as required. Became responsible for the National Emergency Airborne Command Post E-4 aircraft fleet in 1975. Began Airborne Launch Control operations in 1978 using EC-135Cs as flying launch/control platforms for Minuteman, and later, Peacekeeper strategic missile systems. Awarded the P. T. Cullen award five times since 1971 for its contributions to photo and signal intelligence collection. Operated from bases in the U.S., Mediterranean, Europe, and the Pacific. Provided reconnaissance for contingencies in Grenada, 1983; Libya, 1986; and Southwest Asia, 1990-1991. Ended nearly twenty-five years of continuous Airborne Command Post operations in 1990, assumed a modified alert posture, and continued worldwide reconnaissance.

[edit] 68th Wings “Follow Me”

[edit] 68th Bomb Wing

• Redesignated on: 16 June 1952.
• At: Lake Charles AFB, LA.
• Assigned to: Second Air Force.
• Equipment: B-29s.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 806th Air Division on 16 June 1952. (Attached to the 7th Air Division from 14 June to 7 August 1954). (Attached to the 7th Air Division from 27 September 1957 to 8 January 1958).
• Changed equipment in: 1953 to B-29s, B-47s, KC-97s.
• Changed equipment in: 1954 to B-47s, KC-97s.
• Changed equipment in: 1958 to B-47s.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 825th Air Division on 15 June 1960
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 822nd Air Division on 15 April 1963.
• Moved to: Seymour Johnson AFB, NC on 15 April 1963.
• Changed equipment in: 1963 to B-47s, B-52s, KC-135s.
• Changed equipment in: 1963 to B-52s, KC-135s.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 57th Air Division on 1 July 1964.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 822nd Air Division on 1 July 1965.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 57th Air Division on 2 September 1966.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 823rd Air Division on 2 July 1969.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 823rd Air Division on 31 March 1970.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force,42nd Air Division on 30 June 1971.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force,42nd Air Division on 1 January 1975.
• Redesignated on: 30 September 1982 as 68th Air refueling Group.
• Redesignated on: 1 October 1986 as 68th Air Refueling Wing.

Received initial cadre of 16 people from 44th Bombardment Wing in Oct. 1951. Began operational training as a reconnaissance wing using borrowed B-29s in Oct. 1951. Received own B-29s in May 1952 and trained as a bombardment wing. Converted to B-47s in late 1953. Added a refueling mission in Nov. 1953. Conducted strategic bombardment training (May 1954-Jun. 1963) and air refueling (May 1954-Sept. 1957) to meet SAC's global commitments. Deployed at Fairford RAF Station, England, 14 June.-7 August. 1954 and at Brize Norton AB, England, 27 September. 1957-8 January 1958. Moved without personnel or equipment to NC on 15 April. 1963, replacing 4241st Strategic Wing at Seymour Johnson AFB. Conducted strategic bombardment training with B-52s and air refueling with KC-135s beginning Apr. 1963. Deployed at Loring AFB, Maine, 28 July.-28 August. 1965. From 27 May 1972 to 15 July. 1973, all wing aircraft, most air-crew and maintenance personnel, and about half of the wing's support people loaned to other SAC units for combat operations in Southeast Asia.

[edit] 70th Wings “Strength through Unity”

[edit] 70th Bomb Wing

• Activated on: 1 November 1962.
• Organized on: 1 February 1963.
• At Clinton-Sherman AFB, OK.
• Assigned to: Strategic Air Command.
• Equipment: B-52s, KC-135s.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 816th Strategic Aerospace Division on 1 February 1963.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 17th Strategic Aerospace Division on 1 July 1965.
• Inactivated on: 31 December 1969.

Deployed at Lockbourne AFB, Ohio, 24 January-19 October. 1955, while permanent base underwent construction. Few wing components manned until move to Little Rock AFB, AR. Flew strategic reconnaissance to meet SAC's global commitments, Oct. 1955-1962, but on a reduced scale after Feb. 1958. Assumed an air refueling mission in 1955. Deployed at Sidi Slimane AB, Morocco, 26 October.-17 December. 1956. From Jun. 1958 to Sept. 1961, provided B/RB-47 combat crew training for other SAC units, while continuing RB-47 and KC-97 operations. The refueling squadron transferred in Aug. 1961 and the final RB-47 class graduated in Oct. 1961. Converted to B-47s in late 1961, but inactivated prior to becoming combat ready. Replaced the 4123rd Strategic Wing at Clinton-Sherman AFB, Okla., in Feb. 1963. Conducted strategic bombardment training and air refueling to meet SAC's global commitments, Feb. 1963-Dec. 1969. For several months each in 1968 and 1969, all wing aircraft, most of its aircrews and maintenance personnel, and some of its support people loaned to other SAC units engaged in combat operations in the Far East and Southeast Asia.

[edit] 72d Wings

[edit] 72nd Bomb Wing

• Activated on: 1 October 1955.
• At: Ramey AFB, Puerto Rico.
• Assigned to: Second Air Force.
• Equipment: RB-36s, RBG-36s, KC-97s.
• Changed equipment in: 1959 to B-52s, KC-135s.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force on 1 January 1959.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 823rd Air Division on 1 October 1962.

• Activated on: 1 October 1955.
• At: Ramey AFB, Puerto Rico.
• Assigned to: Second Air Force.
• Equipment: RB-36s, RBG-36s, KC-97s.
• Changed equipment in: 1959 to B-52s, KC-135s.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force on 1 January 1959.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 823rd Air Division on 1 October 1962.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 823rd Air Division on 31 March 1970.
• Inactivated on: 30 June 1971.

[edit] 90th Wings “Undaunted”

[edit] 90th Bomb Wing

• Reestablished on: 20 December 1950.
• Activated on: 2 January 1951.
• At: Fairchild AFB, WA.
• Assigned to: Fifteenth Air Force. (Attached to 92nd Bomb Wing from 2 January to 31 January 1951).
• Equipment: B-29s, RB-29s, TB-29s.
• Reassigned to: Strategic Air Command, 21st Air Division on 14 March 1951.
• Moved to: Forbes AFB, KS, on 14 March 1951.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 21st Air Division on 16 October 1952.
• Changed equipment in: 1953 to B-29s, KB-29s, RB-29s.
• Changed equipment in: 1954 to KB-29s, RB-47s, KC-97s
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 21st Air Division on 1 July 1955.
• Redesignated on: 90th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing 15 June 1956.

Served as operational training unit for B-29 aircrews and mechanics of the 376th, 308th, and 310th Bombardment Wings, in turn, May 1951-Sept. 1952; as replacement training unit for B-29 aircrews (Jun. 1951-Aug. 1953) and RB-29 aircrews (Nov. 1952-Aug. 1953) for Far East Air Forces. Also trained Shoran personnel, SAC-wide, Nov. 1952-Nov. 1953. Flew strategic reconnaissance missions, Sept. 1953-May 1958, and Air refueling missions, Feb. 1956-Jun. 1960. Served as RB-47 combat crew training wing, May 1958-Jun. 1960. Deployed at Eielson AFB, Alaska, 5 May-31 August. 1955. Not operational, Jun. 1960-Jun. 1963.

[edit] 91st Wings “Poised for Peace”

[edit] 91st Bomb Wing

• Activated on: 16 November 1962.
• Organized on: 1 February 1963.
• At: Glasgow AFB, MT.
• Assigned to: Strategic Air Command.
• Equipment: B-52s, KC-135s.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 810th Strategic Aerospace Division on1 February 1963.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 18th Strategic Aerospace Division on 1 July 1963.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 821st Strategic Aerospace Division on 1 September 1964.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 810th Strategic Aerospace Division on 1 July 1966. (Attached to Advanced Echelon, 3rd Air Division from 5 February to 15 April 1968).
• Redesignated as: 91st Strategic Missile Wing on 25 June 1968.

Performed global strategic reconnaissance, 1948-1957, with emphasis on aerial photography and mapping, 1948-1950; added aerial refueling mission, 1950-1957. Wing headquarters integrated with headquarters of 301st Bombardment Wing, 1 April 1950-9 February 1951, although each wing continued tactical operations independently. Tactical components occasionally detached for periods up to three months for duty with other USAF establishments. More frequently, wing maintained operational detachments comprised of aircraft and crews drawn from several n components to provide reconnaissance support in overseas areas. Such detachments were maintained in England, 19 January 1951-20 March 1952, 18 March-11 May 1952, 21 October-12 December 1952 and 8 April-9 May 1954; in Japan, 23 March 1951-30 November 1953; in north Africa, 3 August-4 November 1956; in Newfoundland, 3 August-2 November 1956; and in Greenland, 1 October-8 November 1957. Won the SAC reconnaissance, photographic, and navigation competition and the P. T. Cullen Award in 1955 and 1956. From Aug to Nov 1956 most of the wing deployed overseas in detachments not under operational control of the small establishment remaining in the United States. Inactivated in Nov 1957. Activated in Feb 1963 as a bombardment wing to train for global bombardment and aerial refueling. Except for a small rear echelon, the wing's headquarters staff, tactical aircraft and crews, and most support personnel integrated in the Strategic Air Command Arc Light force for combat in Southeast Asia, c. 11 September 1966-c. 31 March 1967. Deployed in Okinawa in response to the Pueblo incident, 5 February-c. 15 April 1968. Not tactically operational c. 1 May-25 June 1968 while closing Glasgow AFB, Montana. Moved without personnel or equipment on 25 June 1968 to Minot AFB, North Dakota, absorbing personnel and equipment of an inactivated missile wing.

[edit] 92d Wings “Twofold Security”

[edit] 92nd Bomb Wing

• Established on: 17 November 1947.
• Organized on: 17 November 1947.
• At: Spokane AFB, WA.
• Assigned to: Fifteenth Air Force.
• Equipment: B-29s.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 57th Air Division on 16 April 1951. (Attached to the 3rd Air Division from 16 October 1954 to 12 January 1955). (Attached to the 3rd Air Division from 26 April 1956 to 6 July 1956).
• Changed equipment in: 1951 to B-29, B-36s.
• Changed equipment in: 1953 to B-36s.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force on 4 September 1956.
• Changed equipment in: 1957 to B-36s, B-52s, KB-29s.
• Changed equipment in: 1958 to B-52s, KC-135s.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 18th Air Division on 1 July 1959.
• Changed equipment in: 1961 to B-52s, KC-135s, Atlas.
• Redesignated as: 92nd Strategic Aerospace Wing on 15 February 1962.

• Redesignated on: 31 March 1972.
• At: Fairchild AFB, WA.
• Assigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 47th Air Division.
• Equipment: B-52s, KC-135s.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 57th Air Division on 23 January 1987.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force on 15 June 1988.
• Changed equipment in: 1991 to B-52s, KC-135s, T-37s.
• Redesignated on: 1 September 1991 as 92nd Wing.

[edit] 92nd Wing

• Redesignated on: 1 September 1991.
• At: Fairchild AFB, WA.
• Assigned to: Fifteenth Air Force.
• Equipment: B-52s, KC-135s, T-37s.
• Reassigned to: Air Combat Command, Eighth Air Force on 1 June 1992.

Served as a double-sized B-29 wing, Nov 1947-Apr 1950, and May 1950-Apr 1951, although one bomb group was generally deployed overseas for training or combat in Korea. Supervised a Reserve corollary bomb group, Jun 1949-Feb 1951. Pioneered mass B-36 deployments to the Far East, Aug-Sep 1953. Deployed at Andersen AFB, Guam, 16 October 1954-12 January 1955 and 26 April-6 July 1956. Added air refueling operations to bombardment mission in Sep 1957. From Jul 1961 to Aug 1965, controlled an Atlas missile squadron. Supported SAC activities in Southeast Asia from early 1965 to Dec 1975 through deployment of bomber and tanker aircraft and crews. From Mar-Sep 1968, Mar-Sep 1969, and Jun 1972-Oct 1973, all wing B-52s and many KC-135s, plus aircrews and support personnel, were involved in Southeast Asia operations. After 1975, performed joint USAF/Navy sea reconnaissance and surveillance missions. In 1983, the Wing's B-52Gs were modified to carry AGM-86B Air-Launched Cruise Missiles (ALCM). In 1985, upgraded to B-52H with improved strategic weapons carriage and offensive electronics capabilities. Earned the Fairchild Trophy in 1953, 1986, and again in 1992 when it won SAC's last competition and retired the trophy. Also won the Saunders Trophy for best air refueling unit in SAC for 1992. Provided KC-135 aircraft to tanker task forces in the US, Europe, and the Pacific through 1992.

[edit] 93d Wings “Twofold Security”

[edit] 93rd Bomb Wing

• Established on: 28 July 1947.
• Organized on: 15 August 1947.
• At: Castle AAF, CA.
• Assigned to: Fifteenth Air Force. (Attached to the 7th Air Division from 6 December 1951 to 6 March 1952).
• Equipment: B-29s.
• Changed equipment in: 1949 to B-29's, B-50s.
• Changed equipment in: 1950 to KB-29s, B-50s.
• Changed equipment in: 1953 to KB-29s, B-50s, KC-97s.
• Changed equipment in: 1954 to B-47s, B-50s, KC-97s.
• Changed equipment in: 1955 to B-52s, B-47s, KC-97s.
• Changed equipment in: 1957 to B-52s, KC-97s, KC-135s.
• Changed equipment in: 1958 to B-52s, KC-135s.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 47th Air Division on 1 July 1959.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 47th Strategic Aerospace Division on 1 May 1962.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 47th Air Division on 1 July 1963.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 47th Air Division on 31 March 1970.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force on 30 June 1971.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force on 15 February 1973.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 14th Air Division on 1 October 1976.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 12th Air Division on 1 October 1985.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force on 15 July 1988.
• Redesignated on: 1 September 1991 as 93rd Wing.

[edit] 93rd Wing

• Designated on: 1 September 1991.
• At: Castle AFB, CA.
• Assigned to: Fifteenth Air Force.
• Equipment: B-52s, KC-135s.
• Reassigned to: Air Combat Command, Eighth Air Force on 31 May 1992.

Maintained combat readiness for global strategic bombardment, Aug 1947-Feb 1956. The wing's 93d Bombardment Group deployed to Okinawa in 1948, becoming the first SAC bomb group to deploy in full strength to the Far East. The wing began aerial refueling operations in Oct 1950. It deployed its tactical force, augmented by support personnel, to England, Jul 1950-Jan 1951. The entire wing deployed to England, Dec 1951-Mar 1952. Provided aerial refueling and navigational assistance for the Jul 1952 movement of the 31st Fighter-Escort Wing from the United States to Japan, the first jet fighter crossing of the Pacific Ocean, during the Korean War. First SAC wing to convert to B-52 aircraft, 1955-1956. Became SAC’s primary B-52 aircrew training organization, incorporating KC-135 aircrew training for refueling in mid-1956. Notable operations: non-stop B-52 flights of some 16,000 miles around North America and to the North Pole (Nov 1956); first jet aircraft nonstop flight around the world (Jan 1957); nonstop, unrefueled KC-135 flight from Yokota AB, Japan, to Washington, DC (Apr 1958). Although most of the wing’s components were used for B-52 and KC-135 aircrew training between 1956 and 1995, one or more of its units sometimes participated in tactical operations, including aerial refueling. From Apr 1968 to Apr 1974, operated a special B-52 replacement training unit to support SAC’s B-52 operation in Southeast Asia. Won the SAC Bombing and Navigation Competition and the Fairchild Trophy in 1949, 1952, and 1970, and the Omaha Trophy as the outstanding SAC wing in 1970. In Aug 1990 the wing operated an aerial port of embarkation for personnel and equipment deploying to Southwest Asia during Desert Shield. In addition to aerial refueling, tankers ferried personnel and equipment, while B-52s deployed to strategic locations worldwide, including Saudi Arabia. Bombed the Iraqi Republican Guard and targeted Iraqi chemical weapons, nuclear, and industrial plants during Desert Storm, Jan-Feb 1991. Relieved of its air refueling and KC-135 aircrew training missions in 1992.

[edit] 95th Wings “Justice with Victory”

[edit] 95th Bomb Wing

• Established on: 4 June 1952.
• Activated on: 16 June 1952.
• At: Biggs AFB, TX.
• Assigned to: Eighth Air Force, 810th Air Division. (Attached to the 3rd Air Division From 26 July to 14 November 1955.)
• Equipment: B-36s.
• Changed equipment in: 1959 to B-36s, B-52s, KC-135s.
• Changed equipment in: 1960 to B-52s, KC-135s.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 819th Strategic Aerospace Division On 1 July 1962.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 12th Strategic Aerospace Division on 1 July 1964.
• Inactivated on: 25 June 1966.

Not manned, Jun 1952-Jul 1953, and minimally manned until Sep 1953, when it began strategic bombardment training. Operated in support of Strategic Air Command (SAC)'s global commitments, Apr 1954- Feb 1966. Wing deployed to Andersen AB, Guam, and operated under control of 3d Air Division, Jul-Nov 1955. Added air refueling mission, Aug 1959-Jan 1965. From Oct 1966 to Dec 1975, supported SAC's KC-135 alert tanker forces in eastern Canada and North Atlantic.

[edit] 96th Wings “It is Always the Hour”

[edit] 96th Bomb Wing

• Redesignated on: 6 November 1953.
• Activated on: 18 November 1953.
• At: Altus AFB, OK.
• Assigned to: Eighth Air Force.
• Equipment: KC-97s.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force on 1 April 1955. (Attached to the 3rd Air Division from10 January to 7 April 1957).
• Changed equipment in: 1955 to B-47s, KC-97s.
• Moved to: Dyess AFB, TX, on 8 September 1957.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 819th Air Division on 3 September 1957.
• Changed equipment in: 1959 to B-47s, C-124s.
• Changed equipment in: 1962 to B-47s, Atlas.
• Redesignated as: 96th Strategic Aerospace Wing on 1 April 1962,

• Redesignated on: 31 March 1972.
• At: Dyess AFB, TX.
• Assigned to: Second Air Force, 19th Air Division.
• Equipment: B-52s, KC-135s.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 12th Air Division on 1 July 1973.
• Changed equipment in: 1985 to B-1s, B-52s, KC-135s.
• Changed equipment in: 1986 to B-1s, KC-135s.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force on 15 July 1988.
• Redesignated on: 1 September 1991 as 96th Wing.

[edit] 96th Wing

• Redesignated on: 1 Sep 1991.
• At: Dyess AFB, TX.
• Assigned to: Eighth Air Force.
• Equipment: B-1s, B-52s, KC-135s.
• Reassigned to: Air Combat Command, Eighth Air Force on 31 May 1992.

Although the wing was established in Nov 1953, its headquarters and components were not manned until Mar 1954; the 96th Air Base Group, whose commander served additional duty as wing commander, controlled the few manned units. Began air refueling operations in Mar 1954 and bombardment training in Apr 1955 in support of SAC's global commitments. Deployed to Guam, Jan-Apr 1957. Controlled a strategic airlift squadron, Sep 1959-Mar 1961, and an Atlas missile squadron, Jul 1961-Mar 1965. The first Atlas missile went on alert in Apr 1962. During several months in 1970 and in 1972-1973, all wing aircraft, crews, and most support personnel were loaned to other SAC organizations in the Far East or Southeast Asia for combat operations. From 1980, the wing's KC-135A aircraft regularly deployed to Europe, Alaska, and the Pacific to support SAC tanker task force requirements. Became the first wing to operate the B-1B, after the arrival of the first aircraft in Jun 1985. In Oct 1986, B-1Bs assumed SAC alert duties for the first time. Wing KC-135 tankers provided refueling support to units involved in the invasion of Panama, Dec 1989. Ferried personnel and equipment to Guam for further movement to Southwest Asia, in Aug 1990. Single KC-135s provided refueling support throughout Southwest Asia, Aug 1990-Mar 1991. Emblem approved 18 February 1943.

[edit] 97th Wings “The Hour has Come”

[edit] 97th Bomb Wing

See 97th Air Mobility Wing

[edit] 97th Wing

• Redesignated on: 1 September 1991.
• At: Blytheville AFB, AR.
• Assigned to: Eighth Air Force.
• Equipment: B-52s, KC-135s.
• Changed equipment in: 1992 to KC-135s.
• Inactivated on: 1 April 1992.

Flew bombardment training missions from Alaska over the Arctic Ocean, late 1947 and early 1948. Continued bombardment training in the south central United States after Mar 1948. Transitioned from propeller-driven to jet-driven bombers in 1955. Added air refueling mission in early 1950. Sent tactical units to England, Nov 1948-Feb 1949 and Jul 1950-Feb 1951. Entire wing deployed in England, 15 March-11 June 1952, and squadrons operated from Guam, Dec 1952-Mar 1953 and Dec 1953-Jul 1954. Added electronic reconnaissance to bombardment and refueling missions in Apr 1954, with reconnaissance missions conducted from England and Japan. Relinquished the reconnaissance mission in May 1956 but continued bombardment and air refueling training to meet the Strategic Air Command (SAC)'s global commitments. Deployed to RAF Upper Heyford, England, May-Jul 1956. This was the last full-strength wing deployment, but wing components went overseas thereafter as needed. Not operational from 15 January 1959 to 1960. Supported build-up for the Cuban missile crisis in Oct 1962. Supported SAC's combat operations in Southeast Asia in the mid- and late-1960s and early 1970s, furnishing aircraft and crews to other organizations. By mid-1972, all of the wing's aircraft and more than one-fourth of its people had been loaned to USAF organizations in the Far East, Southeast Asia, and other overseas locations. A few of the wing's KC-135s began returning in Apr 1973, but its B-52s remained on loan until Oct 1973. Thereafter, the wing resumed strategic bombardment training and worldwide air refueling operations as required by SAC. Provided air refueling for USAF units supporting the rescue of American citizens in Grenada, Oct-Nov 1983. Upgraded its bombers to carry the AGM-86B air-launched cruise missile (ALCM) in 1984 and won SAC's Fairchild Trophy for excellence in bombing and navigation in 1985. In 1987, the wing's mission expanded to include conventional bombing, sea search/ surveillance, and aerial mining. In 1988, earned the Omaha Trophy as SAC's outstanding wing. After the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait in Aug 1990, the 97th deployed KC-135 aircraft and maintenance personnel overseas to support forces in transit to Southwest Asia, and in Jan-Feb 1991, its B-52s flew from overseas bases to drop conventional ordnance on Iraqi forces in the Kuwaiti theater of operations. The wing relinquished its ALCMs in Mar-Apr 1991 and ended bombardment flying in Nov 1991 and tanker missions in Mar 1992. Emblem approved 2 May 1957.

[edit] 98th Wings “Force for Freedsom”

[edit] 98th Bomb Wing

• Established on: 24 October 1947.
• Organized on: 10 November 1947.
• At: Fairchild AFB, WA.
• Assigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, (Attached to the 92nd Bomb Wing from 7 November 1947 to 12 July 1948).
• Equipment: B-29s.
• Inactivated on: 12 July 1948.

[edit] 98th Bomb Wing

• Established on: 28 May 1948.
• Activated on: 12 July 1948.
• At: Fairchild AFB, WA.
• Assigned to: Fifteenth Air Force on 12 July 1948. (Attached to the 92nd Bomb Wing from 12 July 1948 to 15 April *1950).
• Equipment: B-29s.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force on 16 May 1950. (Remained attached to 92nd Bomb Wing).
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force on 28 July 1950. (Remained attached to 92nd Bomb Wing. through 31 March 1951). (Attached to Far East Air Force Bomber Command (Provisional)1 April 1951).
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 57th Air Division on 16 April 1951. (Remained attached to Far East Air Force Bomber Command (Provisional) to 25 July 1952.)
• Moved to: Yokota AFB, Japan on 15 August 1953.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force on 25 November 1953. Remained attached to Far East Air Force Bomber Command (Provisional) to 17 June 1954).
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force on 25 November 1953. Remained attached to Far East Air Force Bomber Command Provisional) to 17 June 1954). (Attached to the Twentieth Air Force from 18 June to 25 July 1954).
• Moved to: Lincoln AFB, NE on 25 July 1954.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 818th Air Division on 11 October 1954.
• Changed equipment in: 1954 to B-47s, KC-97s.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 818th Air Division on 1 July 1955. (Attached to the 7th Air Division from 11 November 1955 to 29 January 1956).
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 818th Air Division on 1 January 1959.
• Reassigned to: Seconds Air Force, 818th Strategic Aerospace Division on 1 March 1962.
• Changed equipment in: 1964 to B-47s.
• Redesignated as: 98th Strategic Aerospace Wing on 1 February 1964.

From Nov 1947 to Jul 1948 and Jul 1948 to Jul 1954, wing headquarters was often manned as a "paper" unit with most of its components attached to other establishments for long periods. The wing's tactical group was operational, but under control of other organizations from Nov 1947 to Apr 1950 and again from Aug 1950 through Mar 1951. On 1 April 1951, wing headquarters deployed to Japan to assume control over combat operations of three tactical squadrons. Combat missions included interdiction of enemy communications and support of United Nations ground forces. Last combat mission flown 25 July 1953. Dropped propaganda leaflets on day of truce two days later. Remained in Japan in combat-ready status for another year. Meanwhile, wing components not deployed in Japan moved to a reopened base in Nebraska to supervise construction in preparation for movement there of deployed wing components. In July 1954, wing components concentrated at Lincoln AFB, NE. Air refueling operations were already underway by then. During next decade, participated in Strategic Air Command's worldwide bombardment training and air refueling commitments. Deployed at Lakenheath RAF Station, England, 11 November 1955-29 January 1956. From Jan 1964 to Apr 1965, the wing also controlled an Atlas intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) squadron. Replaced the 3970 Strategic Wing in Spain on 25 June 1966. For the next decade, the wing had no tactical components assigned, but it used attached KC-135 tankers and crews furnished by other Strategic Air Command wings to provide air refueling support to meet operational commitments of various commands in the eastern Atlantic, most of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

[edit] 99th Wings “Let Agressors Beware”

[edit] 99th Bomb Wing

• Redesignated on: 1 October 1955.
• At: Fairchild AFB, WA.
• Assigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 57th Air Division. (Remained attached to the 3rd Air Division to 25 April 1956).
• Equipment: RB-36s, GRB-36s.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 57th Air Division on 4 September 1956.
• Changed equipment in: 1956 to B-52s.
• Moved to: Westover AFB, MA, on 4 September 1956
• Changed equipment in: 1965 to B-52s, KC-135s.
• Changed equipment in: 1966 to B-52s, EC-135s, KC-135s.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 817th Air Division on 2 July 1969.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 817th Air Division on 31 March 1970.
• Changed equipment in: 1970 to B-52s, KC-135s.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 45th Air Division on 30 June 1971.
• Changed equipment in: 1973 to KC-135s.
• Inactivated on: 31 March 1974.

The 99th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing in Jan 1953, replaced the 111th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing at Fairchild AFB, WA. It performed worldwide photographic, electronic, and visual day and night strategic reconnaissance as its primary mission until late 1954, and until Sep 1956 as a secondary mission. From Jan 1955 to Feb 1956, the wing participated in Project FICON, in which one squadron's GRB-36D bombers were modified to carry RF-84K reconnaissance fighters on long-range flights. Strategic bombing became the Wing's primary mission in late 1954. The wing deployed to Andersen AFB, Guam, Jan-Apr 1956. In Jan 1966, it added air refueling capability to its mission. The KC-135 tanker squadron also operated EC-135s in a Post-Attack Command Control System role until 1970. From 1967 until 1974, all wing tactical and maintenance assets, and some support resources, were rotated for various periods to USAF units engaged in Southeast Asian combat operations.

[edit] 100th Wings “Peace Through Strength”

[edit] 100th Bomb Wing

• Established on: 23 March 1953.
• Activated on: 1 January 1956
• At: Portsmouth AFB, NH.
• Equipment: B-47s, KC-97s,
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 817th Air Division on 1 February 1956. (Attached to the 7th Air Division from 29 December 1957 to 1 April 1958).
• Redesignated as: 100th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing 25 June 1966

From Apr 1956-Feb 1966, it performed global strategic bombardment training, and later global air refueling from Aug 1956-Dec 1965. It deployed to Brize Norton RAF Station, England, Dec 1957-Apr 1958. The wing moved without personnel or equipment to Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ, in Jun 1966 and absorbed resources of the 4080th Strategic Wing. During the next ten years, it performed global strategic reconnaissance with U-2 and drone aircraft, Jun 1966-1976, using one overseas-based squadron (99th SRS), and deployed operating locations as needed, 1972-1976, earning the P.T. Cullen Award as the reconnaissance unit that contributed most to the photo and signal intelligence efforts of SAC, 1972. The wing transferred drone operations and associated DC-130 launchers and CH-3 recoveries to TAC in mid-1976, and transferred U-2 resources to 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing at Beale AFB, CA, Jul-Sep 1976. Not operational, 11 August-29 September 1976, while phasing down at Davis-Monthan AFB, it moved without personnel or equipment to Beale AFB on 30 September 1976 and absorbed resources of the 17th Bombardment Wing, Heavy.

[edit] 106th Wings

[edit] 106th Bomb Wing (New York Air National Guard)

• Ordered to active duty on: 1 March 1951.
• At: March AFB, CA.
• Transferred to SAC in: 1 March 1951
• Assigned to: Fifteenth Air Force.
• Equipment: B-29s.
• Redesignated as: 320th Bomb Wing on 16 June 1952.

Shortly after the Air Force was formed in November of 1947, the New York National Guard 106th Bombardment Group and its units,102nd Bombardment Squadron (Light) and the 114th BS(L) were relocated to Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn. Peacetime operations continued from Brooklyn until 1 March 1951 when another call to active duty came. Assigned to Strategic Air Command, the squadron relocated to March AFB, California, and was subsequently redesignated the 106th Bombardment Group (Medium) on 1 May 1951. Conversion to the new Boeing B-29A Superfortress began, and 16 June 1951 saw the 106th BG(L) redesignated the 106th Bomb Wing (Medium) under the Strategic Air Command (SAC). The 106th continued operations under SAC until it was redesignated the 320th Bomb Wing (BW) Medium (M) on 16 June 1952.

[edit] 301st Wings “Who Fears”

[edit] 301st Bomb Wing

• Established on: 15 October 1947.
• Organized on: 1 August 1948.
• Discontinued on: 1 August 1948.

• Redesignated on: 1 August 1948.
• Assigned to: Fifteenth Air Force.
• At: Smoky Hill AFld, KS.
• Equipment: B-29s.
• Moved to: Barksdale AFB, LA on 7 November 1949.
• Changed equipment in: 1949 to B-29s, KB-29s.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force on 1 April 1950.
• Reassigned to: Strategic Air Command, 4th Air Division on 10 February 1951. (Attached to the 7th Air Division from 3 December 1952 to 4 March 1953)
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 4th Air Division on 16 June 1952. (Attached to the 5th Air Division from 10 February to 17 April 1954).
• Changed equipment in: 1953 to B-29s, KB-29s, B-47s, KC-97s.
• Changed equipment in: 1954 to B-47s, KC-97s.
• Moved to: Lockbourne AFB, OH on 15 April 1958
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 801st Air Division on 15 April 1958.
• Changed equipment in: 1958 to B-47s, RB-47s, KC-97s.
• Changed equipment in: 1959 to B-47s, KC-97s.
• Changed equipment in: 1961 to B-47s, E-47s, KC-97s.
• Changed equipment in: 1962 to E-47s, KC-97s.
• Changed equipment in: 1963 to B-47s, E-47s, KC-97s, KC-135s.
• Changed equipment in: 1964 to B-47s, E-47s, KC-135s.
• Redesignated on: 16 June 1964 as 301st Air Refueling Wing.

Conducted strategic bombardment training, 1947-1948, and aerial gunnery training for other SAC organizations, Nov. 1947-Jan. 1948. Strategic bombardment training, 1948-1964, with the 97th Bomb Wing being attached from 17 March 1948 to 16 May 1948 and the 22nd Bomb Wing being attached from 1 August 1948 to 9 May 1949, and aerial refueling 1949-. Deployed in England, Dec. 1952-Mar. 1953, and in French Morocco, Feb.-Apr. 1954. Added electronic counter-measures (ECM) activities to its other missions in Jul. 1958, and soon devoted most of its activity to ECM work.

[edit] 303d Wings “Might in Flight”

[edit] 303rd Bomb Wing

• Established on: 27 August 1951.
• Activated on: 4 September 1951.
• At: Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ.
• Assigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 36th Air Division. (Attached to the 5th Air Division from 5 October to 6 November 1952). (Attached to the 7th Air Division from 4 March to 5 June 1954). (Attached to the 3rd Air Division from 4 July to 4 October 1956). (Attached to the 3rd Air Division from 5 April to 4 July 1958).
• Equipment: B-29s.
• Changed equipment in: 1952 to B-29s, KB-29s.
• Changed equipment in: 1953 to B-29s, KB-29s, B-47s, KC-97s.
• Changed equipment in: 1954 to B-47s, KC-97s.
• Changed equipment in: 1957 to B-47s
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 12th Air Division on 15 March 1960.
• Changed equipment in: 1960 to B-47s, KC-97s
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 12th Strategic Aerospace Division on 1 June 1962.
• Inactivated on: 15 June 1964.

Trained for strategic bombardment and Air refueling operations to meet SAC’s global commitments. Deployed at Sidi Slimane AB, French Morocco, 5 October.-6 November. 1952; Greenham Common RAF Station, England, 4 March.-28 April. 1954; Fairford RAF Station, England, 28 April.-5 June. 1954; and Andersen AFB, Guam, 4 July.-4 October. 1956 and 5 April.-5 July. 1958.

[edit] 305th Wings “Can Do”

[edit] 305th Air Refueling Wing

• Redesignated on: 1 January 1970
• At: Grissom AFB, Indiana
• Assigned to: Second Air Force, 42nd Air Division
• Equipment: EC-135s, KC-135s
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 40th Air Division on 1 July 1973
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 40th Air Division on 1 January 1975
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 42nd Air Division on 1 December 1982
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force 16 June 1988
• Reassigned to: Air Mobility Command,Fifteenth Air Force on 31 May 1992

[edit] 305th Bomb Wing

• Established on: 20 December 1950.
• Activated on: 2 January 1951.
• At: MacDill AFB, FL.
• Assigned to: Second Air Force.
• Equipment: B-29s, KC-97s.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 6th Air Division on 10 February 1951. (Attached to the 7th Air Division from 4 September to 5 December 1953). (Attached to the 5th Air Division from 3 November 1955 to 8 January 1956). (Attached to the 5th Air Division from 7 January to 8 March 1957).
• Changed equipment in: 1952 to B-29s, B-47s, KC-97s.
• Changed equipment in: 1954 to B-47s, KC-97s.
• Changed equipment in: 1958 to B-47s, RB-47s, KC-97s.
• Changed equipment in: 1959 to B-47s, KC-97s, KC-135s.
• Moved to: Bunker Hill AFB, IN. on 1 June 1959.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 17th Air Division on 15 July 1959.
• Changed equipment in: 1959 to B-47s, KC-97s, KC-135s.
• Changed equipment in: 1960 to B-47s, KC-135s.
• Changed equipment in: 1961 to B-58s, TB-58s, KC-135s.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 19th Air Division on 1 January 1961.
• Changed equipment in: 1961 to B-47s, B-58s, TB-58s, KC-135s.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 825th Strategic Aerospace Division on 1 September 1964.
• Changed equipment in: 1964 to B-58s, TB-58s, KC-135s.
• Changed equipment in: 1966 to B-58s, TB-58s, EC-135s, KC-135s.
• Redesignated as: 305th Air Refueling Wing on 1 January 1970 as

Conducted strategic bombardment training, Feb 1951-Feb 1953. Added a refueling mission in Jul 1951. Converted to jet bombers in late 1952. Deployed overseas three times, once to England (Sep-Dec 1953) and twice to North Africa (Nov 1955-Jan 1956 and Jan-Mar 1957), in keeping with its mission of global bombardment and air refueling operations. Two wing B-47s set speed records on 28 July l953 when one flew from Goose Bay, Labrador, to Fairford RAF Station, England, in 4:14 hours and the other flew from Limestone AFB, ME, to Fairford RAF Station in 4:45 hours. Converted to jet tankers in 1959 and supersonic bombers in 1961. A wing B-58 set a new speed record on 16 October 1963 by flying from Tokyo, Japan, to London, England (via Alaska and Greenland), in 8:35 hours at an average speed of 938 mph. The wing operated a B-58 combat crew training school, Aug 1965-Dec 1969, and gained a post-attack command control system (PACCS) mission in mid-1966. The wing from Jan 1970 concentrated on air refueling and PACCS support. From the early 1970s, supported worldwide task forces by deploying tankers to Europe, Alaska, Greenland, and the Pacific. Provided air-refueling support to units involved in the invasion of Grenada (Oct 1983). From Aug 1990 to Jun 1991 deployed personnel and aircraft to provide refueling support for air operations to and in Southwest Asia. Wing also delivered food to the Kurds in Northern Iraq, Apr-May 1991. Lost its PACCS mission in May 1992.

[edit] 306th Wings “Abundance of Strength”

[edit] 306th Bomb Wing

• Established on: 11 August 1948.
• Activated on: 1 September 1950.
• At: MacDill AFB, FL.
• Assigned to: Second Air Force.
• Equipment: B-29s.
• Reassigned to Second Air Force, 6th Air Division on 10 February 1951. (Attached to the 7th Air Division from 11 June to 4 September 1953). (Attached to the 5th Air Division from 5 January to 21 February 1955). (Attached to the 5th Air Division from 23 October 1956 to 9 January 1957). (Attached to the Sidi Slimane Task Force from 9 to 15 October 1957).
• Changed equipment in: 1951 to B-29s, B-47s, B-50s, KC-97s
• Changed equipment in: 1952 to B-47s, KC-97s.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 6th Air Division on 1 January 1959.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 823rd Air Division on 6 February 1961.
• Moved to: McCoy AFB, FL on 1 April 1963.
• Changed equipment in: 1963 to B-52s, KC-135s.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 823rd Air Division on 31 March 1970.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 42nd Air Division on 30 June 1971
• Inactivated on: 1 July 1974

Provided B-29 transition training for SAC aircrews, Sept. 1950-Feb. 1951. Converted to B-47 bombers and KC-97 tankers during 1951. Developed combat procedures and techniques for B-47 jet bombers, 1952. From early 1953 until early 1963, maintained proficiency by constant training in strategic bombardment and aerial refueling operations. Deployed at Fairford RAF Station, England, Jun.-Sept. 1953, at Ben Guerir AB, French Morocco (later, Morocco), Jan.-Feb. 1955, Oct. 1956-Jan. 1957, and Oct. 1957, and at Hunter AFB, GA. Oct.-Dec.1962. Phased down for inactivation in early 1963, but moved to McCoy AFB Orlando, FL. and was reequipped with B-52s and KC-135s aircraft and crews from the 4047th Strategic Wing. From Apr.1963 to the autumn of 1973, maintained combat proficiency by constant training in strategic bombardment and Air refueling operations. On several occasions, furnished aircraft and personnel to SAC combat forces in the Pacific and Southeast Asia to the point of depleting all home base resources. By the autumn of 1973, lost all tactical forces and began phasing down, at the same time closing McCoy AFB, Fl. Inactivated in Jul. 1974. Activated in Aug. 1976 to replace 98th Strategic Wing. Not operational, 15 August.-30 September. 1976, while becoming organized. Functioned as the focal point for all SAC operations in Europe, and as liaison between SAC and USAFE (and European Command), 1 October. 1976-. Employed KC/RC-135 aircraft and crews on loan from U.S. based SAC wings for Air refueling and reconnaissance operations.

[edit] 307th Wings

[edit] 307th Bomb Wing

• Established on: 15 August 1947.
• At: MacDill AAF, FL.
• Assigned to: Strategic Air Command.
• Equipment: F-51s, B-29s.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force on 16 December 1948.
• Changed equipment in: 1949 to B-29s.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force on 1 April 1950
• Changed equipment in: 1950 to B-29s, B-50s.
• Changed equipment in: 1951 to B-29s.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 6th Air Division on 10 February 1951. (Attached to Far East Air Forces Bomber Command (Provisional) 10 February to 11 August 1951). (Attached to Far East Air Forces Bomber Command) (Provisional), ADVON, 12 August to 11 September 1951). (Attached to Far East Air Forces Bomber Command) (Provisional) from 12 September 1951 to 17 June 1954). (Attached to the Twentieth Air Force from 18 June to 25 July 1954).
• Reassigned to Fifteenth Air Force, 818th Air Division on 11 October 1954. (Remained attached to the Twentieth Air Force through 19 November 1954). (Attached to the 7th Air Division from 7 July to 5 October 1956).
• Changed equipment in: 1955 to B-47s, KC-97s.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 818th Air Division on 1 January 1959.
• Changed equipment in: 1961 to B-47s.
• Changed equipment in: 1962 to B-47s, EB-47s.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 818th Strategic Aerospace Division on 1 March 1962
• Inactivated on: 25 March 1965.

Replaced the 94th Combat Bombardment Wing, VHB (Provisional), and other organizations in Aug. 1947. From Aug. 1947 until 12 July. 1948, and from 12 July. to 15 December. 1948, the 307th Wing controlled in addition to its own units the 82nd Fighter Wing, from 15 August 1947 to 15 December 1948, at Grenier Field, NH. From Sept. 1947 to Jul. 1948, and Jul. 1948 to Aug. 1950, trained other SAC combat units in antisubmarine warfare. From Feb. 1949 through Aug. 1950, operated a B-29 transition training school for SAC units, and provided combat crew standardization training for SAC units, Nov. 1949-Aug. 1950. The wing’s 307th Bombardment Group deployed to Okinawa in Aug. 1950 for combat operations under FEAF Bomber Command, Provisional. The attached 306th Bombardment Group transferred to its parent wing on 1 September. 1950, and until 10 February.1951, the 307th Wing had no tactical mission. On that date, wing resources were used to man the 6th Air Division at MacDill, and the wing deployed without personnel to Kadena, where it absorbed resources of the 307th Bombardment Group and began flying combat missions. By the end of hostilities, the wing (including its tactical group) had flown 5,810 combat sorties during 573 combat missions. The wing remained in the Far East in combat ready status, and on 15 August. 1953, Kadena AB, Okinawa, became its permanent base. Returned to the United States in Nov. 1954, disposing of B-29s at Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ. en route to a new base in NE. Gained B-47 and KC-97 aircraft in 1955, and, until Jan. 1965 when the wing began phasing down for inactivation, conducted strategic bombardment training and Air refueling operations to meet SAC’s global commitments. Activated in Thailand in Apr. 1970, replacing the 4258th Strategic Wing. Until inactivated in Sept. 1975, the 307th was the only regular Air Force SAC wing in Southeast Asia. Using aircraft and crews loaned from other SAC wings, the 307th provided KC-135 aerial refueling of U.S. aircraft in Southeast Asia and conducted conventional bombardment operations as directed through the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam. Ended all combat operations on 14 August. 1973. The final B-52 left the wing in Jun. 1975, but the wing continued some KC-135 Air refueling and RC-135 reconnaissance operations until inactivated in Sept.1975.

[edit] 308th Wings “Not for Self”

[edit] 308th Bomb Wing

• Activated on: 10 October 1951.
• At: Forbes AFB, KS.
• Assigned to: Second Air Force, 38th Air Division (Attached to the 21st Air Division from 10 October 1951 to 17 April 1952). (Attached to the 5th Air Division from 21 August to 26 October 1956).
• Equipment: B-29s.
• Moved to: Hunter AFB, GA in 1951.
• Changed equipment in: 1953 to B-29s, B-47s, KC-97s.
• Moved to: Plattsburgh AFB, NY on 15 July 1959.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 820th Air Division on 1 July 1959.
• Changed equipment in: 1959 to B-47s, KC-97s.
• Inactivated on: 25 June 1961.

[edit] 308th Strategic Missile Wing (ICBM-Titan)

• Redesignated and activated on: 20 November 1961.
• Organized on: 1 April 1962..
• At: Little Rock AFB, AR.
• Assigned to: Strategic Air Command.
• Equipment: Titan IIs.
• Assigned to: Second Air Force, 825th Strategic Aerospace Division on 1 April 1962.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 42nd Air Division on 1 January 1970.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 17th Strategic Aerospace Division on 31 March 1970.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 12th Strategic Missile Division on 30 June 1971.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 42nd Air Division on 1 April 1973.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 42nd Air Division on 1 January 1975.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 19th Air Division on 1 December 1982.
• Inactivated on: 18 August 1987.

Strategic bombardment training, 1951-1959, and Air refueling, 1953-1959, to meet SAC’s global commitments. Deployed to bases in North Africa three times, twice in detachment form and once (Sidi Slimane AB, Morocco, 21 August.-c. 26 October. 1956) as a unit. From Nov. 1956 to Mar. 1957, tested SAC alert plan by maintaining one-third of its bomber and tanker force on continuous alert. Not operational, Jul. 1959-Jun. 1961. Organized in Apr. 1962 as a Titan II strategic missile wing. Gained control over first missile complex in Aug. 1962 and became fully operational with 18 sites in Dec. 1963.

[edit] 310th Wings

see 310th Bomb Wing

[edit] 311th Wings

[edit] 311th Reconnaissance Group

The 311 Reconnaissance Group was one of the first eleven organizations assigned to SAC and was a World II unit. It flew B-29/F-13 Superfortress. The 311th was SAC's first major reconnaissance organization. Its components were so scattered around the world that SAC apparently did not know what to do with its headquarters. It was moved to MacDill Field around April 17, 1946, but only stayed a month before being transferred to Andrews AFB. It moved to Topeka AFB Kansas on July 20, 1948 and a month later to Barksdale AFB, Louisiana. The 311th was Inactivated on November 1, 1949.The 311th had five squadrons: 1st, 12th, 16th, 91st, and 46th/72nd recon squadrons.

[edit] 311th Reconnaissance Wing

• At: Buckley Field, CO.
• Assigned to: Strategic Air Command.
• Equipment: F-2s (UC-45s).
• Moved to: MacDill AAF. FL. on 17 April 1946.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force on 11 May 1946.
• Reassigned to: Strategic Air Command on 31 May 1947.
• Redesignated on: 16 April 1948 as 311th Air Division, Reconnaissance.

[edit] 319th Wings “Defenders of Freedom”

[edit] 319th Bomb Wing

• Redesignated on: 15 November 1962.
• Organized on: 1 February 1963..
• At: Grand Forks AFB, ND.
• Assigned to: Strategic Air Command.
• Equipment: B-52s, KC-135s.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 810th Strategic Aerospace Division on 1 February 1963.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 810th Strategic Aerospace Division on 1 July 1963.
• Reassigned to Second Air Force, 4th Strategic Aerospace Division on 1 September 1964.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 4th Strategic Aerospace Division on 31 March 1970.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 47th Air Division on 30 June 1971.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 4th Air Division on 15 January 1973.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Division, 57th Air Division o 22 January 1975.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 4th Air Division on 1 May 1982.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 57th Air Division on 23 January 1987.
• Changed equipment in: 1987 to B-1s, KC-135s.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 42nd Air Division on 16 June 1988.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force on 9 July 1991.
• Redesignated on: 1 September 1991 as 319th Wing

[edit] 319th Wing

• Redesignated on: 1 September 1991.
• At: Grand Forks AFB, ND.
• Assigned to: Eighth Air Force.
• Equipment: B-1s, KC-135s.
• Reassigned to: Air Combat Command,
• Eighth Air Force on 31 May 1992.

Replaced 4133rd Strategic Wing in Feb. 1963. Conducted global bombardment training and Air refueling operations to meet SAC commitments. Presented the Omaha Trophy as the outstanding wing in SAC for 1978. Participated in SAC program to test admission of females to in-flight refueling career field, Jan.-Dec. 1979. Converted from B-52 to B-1 bombers, 1986-1987. Flew training missions with conventional and nuclear configurations. Tanker crews assisted in Air refueling efforts during the invasion of Panama, Dec. 1989. Deployed tankers to Oman, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia to provide Air refueling and cargo missions in Southwest Asia, Aug. 1990-Apr. 1991.

[edit] 320th Bomb Wing “Strength through Awareness”

[edit] 320th Bomb Wing

• Established and activated on: 1 December 1952
• At: March AFB, CA.
• Assigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 12th Air Division. (Attached to the 7th Air Division from 3 Ju8n to 4 September 1954). (Attached to the 3rd Air Division from 5 October 1956 to 11 January 1957).
• Equipment: B-29s, KC-97s.
• Changed equipment in: 1953 to B-47s, YRB-47s, KC-97s.
• Changed equipment in: 1954 to B-47s, KC-97s.
• Reassigned to: Department of the Air Force on 16 September 1960.
• Reassigned to: Strategic Air Command on 15 November 1962
• Moved to: Mather AFB, CA, on 1 February 1963.
• Changed equipment in: 1963 to B-52s, KC-135s
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 14th Strategic Aerospace Division on 1 February 1963.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 18th Strategic Aerospace Division on 1 July 1965.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 47th Air Division on 2 July 1966.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 14th Strategic Aerospace Division on 31 March 1970.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 47th Air Division on 30 June 1971.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 14th Air Division on 1 October 1972.
• Changed equipment in: 1972 to B-52s, KC-135s, T-29s.
• Reassigned to: 47th Air Division on 1 October 1982
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force 15 July 1998
• Inactivated on: 30 September 1989

Replaced the 106th Bombardment Wing, (Medium) (ANG) in Dec 1952. Conducted global bombardment training and air refueling operations to meet SAC commitments, 1952-1960.This wing was employed for training reservist to backfill rotating B-29 combat crews serving in Korea. While the reservists were undergoing training they were paid on the lesser reserve pay scale. Trained B-47 cadre for 96th Bombardment Wing, Medium, Dec 1953-Jan 1955. Deployed as a wing to Brize Norton RAF Station, England, 5 June-4 September 1954, and Andersen AFB, Guam, 5 October 1956-11 January 1957. Replaced 4134th Strategic Wing in Feb 1963. Performed global bombardment training and air refueling operations to meet SAC commitments, Feb 1963-1965 and later. Entire wing drastically reduced Feb-Jul 1965, Dec 1965-Mar 1966, and Jun 1972-Oct 1973, when all aircraft, crews, and most support personnel loaned to other SAC units for operations in Southeast Asia. During the latter period, trained T-29 pilots for Fifteenth Air Force.

[edit] 321st Wings

[edit] 321st Bomb Wing “Power for Peace”

• Established on: 23 March 1953.
• Activated on: 15 December 1953.
• At: Pinecastle AFB, FL.
• Assigned to: Second Air Force. (Attached to the 813th Air Division (Provisional) 11 June to 14 July 1954)
• Equipment: B-47s, KC-97s.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 813th Air Division on 15 July 1954. (Attached to the 7th Air Division 9 December 1954 to 5 March 1955). (Attached to the 5th Air Division from 9 April to 3 July 1956).
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force on 1 June 1956.
• Changed equipment in: 1957 to B-47s.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 6th Air Division on 1 January 1959.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 1 February 1959
• Changed equipment in: 1959 to B-47s, C-124s.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 823rd Air Division on 6 February 1961.
• Inactivated on: 25 October 1961.

[edit] 321st Strategic Missile Wing “Skill-Professionalism-Determination”

• Redesignated and activated on: 14 August 1964.
• Organized on: 1 November 1964.
• At: Grand Forks AFB, ND.
• Assigned to: Strategic Air Command.
• Equipment: Minutemen IIs.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 4th Strategic Aerospace Division on 1 November 1964.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 4th Strategic Aerospace Division on 31 March 1970.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 4th Strategic Missile Division on 30 June 1971.
• Changed equipment in: 1972 to Minutemen IIs, IIIs.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 4th Air Division on 1 March 1973.
• Changed equipment in: 1974 to Minutemen IIIs.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 57th Air Division on 22 January 1975.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 4th Air Division on 1 May 1982.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 57th Air Division on 23 January 1987.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 42nd Air Division on 16 June 1988
• Reassigned to: Air Combat Command, Eighth Air Force on 31 May 1992.

[edit] 330th Wings

[edit] 330th Bomb Wing

• Established on: 16 May 1949.
• Activated in the Reserve on: 27 June 1949.
• At: March AFB, CA.
• Assigned to: Strategic Air Command.
• Equipment: B-29s.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force on 27 June 1949. (Attached to the 22nd Bomb Wing 27 June 1949 to 30 April 1951)
• Ordered to active duty on 1 May 1951. (Attached to the 12th Air Division from 1 May to 16 June 1951).
• Inactivated on: 16 June 1951..

Reserve training from 1949-1950.

[edit] 340th Wings “Anywhere Any Time”

[edit] 340th Air Refueling Wing

• Redesignated on: 1 October 1984.
• At: Altus AFB, OK.
• Assigned to: Eighth Air Force, 19th Air Division.
• Equipment: KC-135s
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force on 6 June 1988.
• Reassigned to: Air Mobility Command, Fifteenth Air Force on 31 May 1992.

[edit] 340th Bomb Wing

• Established on: 3 October 1952.
• Activated on: 20 October 1952.
• At: Whiteman AFB, MO.
• Assigned to: Second Air Force.
• Equipment: B-47s, YRB-47s, KC-97s.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force on 1 July 1955, (Attached to 7th Air Division 13 September to 3 November 1955).
• Changed equipment in: 1957 to B-47s, KC-97s.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force on 1 January 1959.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 17th Air Division on 15 July 1959.
• Changed equipment in: 1959 to B-47s, KC-97s, KC-135s.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 17th Strategic Aerospace Division on 15 February 1962.
• Moved to: Bergstrom AFB, TX, on 1 September 1963.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 4th Air Division on 1 September 1963, (Attached to 19th Air Division from 1 – 31 August 1964).
• Changed equipment in: 1963 to B-47s, B-52s, KC-135s.
• Changed equipment in: 1964 to B-52s, KC-135s.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 19th Air Division on 1 September 1964.
• Inactivated on: 2 October 1966.

Replaced and absorbed resources of the 4224th Air Base Squadron in Oct. 1952. Devoted to supervision of base rehabilitation and new construction until May 1954, through 340th Air Base Group. During this period, the wing headquarters, tactical and maintenance squadrons were minimum-manned “paper” units. Commenced initial tactical operations in Mar. 1954. Phased down at Whiteman AFB, MO. in mid-1963 and moved without personnel or equipment to Bergstrom AFB, Texas, absorbing resources and mission of former 4130th Strategic Wing. Continued global strategic bombardment training and Air refueling operations until Oct. 1966.

[edit] 341st Wings “World Peace Through Strength”

[edit] 341st Bomb Wing

• Established on: 23 March 1953.
• Activated on: 1 September 1955.
• At: Abilene AFB, TX (Dyess AFB, Dec 15, 1956))
• Assigned to: Fifteenth Air Force.
• Equipment: B-47s, KC-97s.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 819th Air Division on 1 February 1956. (Attached to the 3rd Air Division from 9 January to 4 April 1958).
• Changed equipment in: 1961 to B-47s.
• Inactivated on: 25 June 1961.

[edit] 341st Missile Wing

• Redesignated on: 1 September 1991.
• At: Malmstrom AFB, MT.
• Assigned to: Twentieth Air Force.
• Equipment: Minuteman IIs, IIIs.
• Reassigned to: Air Combat Command, Eighth Air Force on 31 May 1992.

[edit] 341st Strategic Missile Wing (ICBM-Minuteman)

• Activated on: 1 July 1961.
• Organized on: 15 July 1961.
• At: Malmstrom AFB, MT.
• Assigned to: Strategic Air Command.
• Equipment: Minuteman Is.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 22nd Air Division on 15 July 1961.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 821st Strategic Aerospace Division on 1 July 1962.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 813th Strategic Aerospace Division on 1 July 1964.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 18th Strategic Aerospace Division on 2 July 1966.
• Changed equipment in: 1967 to Minuteman Is, IIs.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 810th Strategic Aerospace Division on 2 July 1968.
• Changed equipment in: 1970 to Minuteman IIs.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 4th Strategic Missile Division on 30 June 1971.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 47th Air Division on 15 January 1973.
• Changed equipment in: 1975 to Minuteman IIs, IIIs.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 4th Air Division on 23 January 1987.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force on 23 August 1988.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 40th Air Division on 7 July 1989.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force on 14 June 1991.
• Redesignated on: 1 September 1991 as 341st Missile Wing.

Performed strategic bombardment training operations on a global scale, Jan. 1956-May 1961, and Air refueling, Feb. 1956-May 1960. Deployed at Andersen AFB, Guam, Jan.-Apr. 1958. Phased down for inactivation at Dyess MB, TX, Apr.-Jun. 1961. Replaced 4061st Air refueling Wing in Jul. 1961. Became USAF’s first Minuteman ICBM wing. Supervised missile training and coordinated silo construction, Jul. 1961-Jul. 1963 and Oct. 1964-May 1967. First missile squadron formed in Dec. 1961. First Minuteman I missile arrived at Malmstrom on 23 July. 1962; first missile emplaced in its silo on 27 July. 1962. First missile on alert on 27 October. 1962, and three squadrons became operational by early Jul. 1963. A fourth squadron activated 1 April. 1966 and became combat ready in Apr. 1967. Replaced Minuteman Is with Minuteman IIs, 1967-1969, and added Minuteman Ills in Jan. 1975. Received the SAC Commander’s Missile Wing of the Year Award for 1969. Won the SAC missile combat competition and the Blanchard Trophy in 1976, 1986, 1990 and 1991. Won the Lee R. Williams Trophy as SAC’s outstanding missile wing for 1963, 1975, 1976, 1986, 1987, and 1991. In accordance with the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START), on 28 September. 1991, the 341st Missile Wing began taking its Minuteman IIs off alert and began deactivation of the missiles.

[edit] 351st Wings “Sentinels of Peace”

[edit] 351st Missile Wing

• Redesignated on: 1 September 1991.
• At Whiteman AFB, MO.
• Assigned to: Twentieth Air Force..
• Equipment: Minuteman IIs.
• Reassigned to: Air Combat Command, Eighth Air Force on 31 May 1992

[edit] 351st Strategic Missile Wing (ICBM-Minuteman)

• Established and activated on: 9 August 1962.
• Organized on: 1 February 1963.
• At: Whiteman AFB, MO.
• Assigned to: Strategic Air Command.
• Equipment: Minutemen Is.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 17th Strategic Aerospace Division on 1 February 1963.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 17th Strategic Missile Division on 1 September 1963.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 17th Strategic Aerospace Division on 1 July 1965.
• Changed equipment in: 1966 to Minutemen Is, IIs.
• Changed equipment in: 1968 to Minuteman IIs.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 17th Strategic Aerospace Division on 31 March 1970.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force,4th Strategic Missile Division on 30 June 1971.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 40th Air Division on 1 July 1973.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 40th Air Division on 1 January 1975.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 19th Air Division on 1 December 1982
• Reassigned to; Eighth Air Force on 13 June 1988.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 100th Air Division on 1 July 1990.
• Reassigned to Eighth Air Force on 26 July 1991.

Supervised missile training operations and coordinated construction of SM-80B (later, LGM-30B) Minuteman I missile facilities, 1 February. 1963-29 June. 1964. First missile arrived 14 January 1964 and was emplaced in its silo 2 days later. Last flight (of 15) accepted on 29 June. 1964, giving the wing 150 fully operational missiles. The 508th SMS became combat-ready on 5 June., the 509th SMS on 10 June., and the 510th SMS on 29 June. 1964. Meanwhile, as the 340th Bombardment Wing phased down for inactivation, the 351st SMW gradually assumed host-wing responsibility at Whiteman AFB, Mo., between 15 July. and 1 September. 1963. Won the Colonel Lee R. Williams Memorial Missile trophy for Calendar Years 1965, 1967, and 1973. Converted to LGM-30F Minuteman II missiles between 7 May 1966 and 3 October. 1967. Won the SAC missile combat competitions and Blanchard Trophy in 1967, 1971, and 1977. Named as SAC’s “best Minuteman wing” in 1972.

[edit] 376th Wings “Liberandos”

[edit] 376th Bomb Wing

• Established on: 25 May 1951.
• Activated on: 1 June 1951.
• At: Forbes AFB, KS.
• Assigned to: Strategic Air Command, 4th Air Division. (Attached to the 21st Air Division from 1 June to 10 October 1951)
• Equipment: B-29s.
• Moved to: Barksdale AFB, LA, on 10 October 1951.
• Changed equipment in: 1953 to B-29s, KC-97s.
• Changed equipment in: 1954 to B-29s, B-47s, E-47s, EB-47s, KC-97s.
• Changed equipment in: 1955 to B-47s, E-47s, EB-47s, KC-97s.
• Moved to: Lockbourne AFB, OH, on 1 December 1957.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 801st Air Division on 3 December 1957.
• Changed equipment in: 1963 to B-47s, E-47s, EB-47s, KC-97s, KC-135.
• Changed equipment in: 1964 to B-47s, E-47s, EB-47s, KC-135.
• Changed equipment in: 1965 to B-47s, E-47s, EB-47s.
• Inactivated on: 15 March 1965.

Trained in strategic bombardment, Aug. 1951-Feb. 1965, with bombardment operations sometimes overshadowed by electronic countermeasures operations, which became the wing’s primary mission in Sept. 1953. Included EB-47 post attack command and control operations, Dec. 1962-Feb. 1965, and Air refueling , Sept. 1953-Jun. 1964. Conducted B-52 combat operations in Southeast Asia, Apr.-Sept. 1970, Air refueling and electronic reconnaissance in the Western Pacific, Apr. 1970-, and airborne radio relay operations, Apr.-Nov. 1970, Feb.-Jun. 1971, and Mar. 1972-c. Aug. 1973.

[edit] 379th Wings “Precision and Accuracy”

[edit] 379th Bomb Wing

• Established on: 23 March 1953.
• Activated on: 1 November 1955.
• At: Homestead AFB, FL.
• Assigned to: Second Air Force, (Attached to the 813th Air Division from 1 November 1955 to 31 May 1956).
• Equipment: B-47s, KC-97s.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 823rd Air Division on 1 June 1956, (Attached to the 5th Air Division from 6 March to 12 May 1957).
• Changed equipment in: 1956 to B-47s.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 823rd Air Division on 1 January 1959.
• Moved to: Wurtsmith AFB, MI, on 9 January 1961.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 40th Air Division on 9 January 1961.
• Changed equipment in: 1961 to B-52s, KC-135s.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 40th Air Division on 1 January 1975.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force on 8 June 1988
• Redesignated on: 1 September 1991 as 379th Wing.

[edit] 379th Wing

• Redesignated on: 1 September 1991
• At: Wurtsmith AFB, MI.
• Assigned to: Eighth Air Force.
• Equipment: B-52s, KC-135s.

Reassigned to: Air Combat Command, Eighth Air Force on 31 May 1992.

Replaced 4276th Air Base Squadron at Homestead AFB. Fl., in Nov. 1955 and spent next few months becoming organized and manned. Received tactical aircraft in Apr. 1956 and commenced training for Air refueling and strategic bombardment operations. Deployed at Sidi Slimane AB, Morocco, May-May 1957. Transferred B-47s beginning Oct. 1960 and moved to Wurtsmith AFB, Mich., without equipment in Jan. 1961. Reequipped with KC-135 and B-52 aircraft, conducted Air refueling operations since Jan. 1961 and strategic bombardment training since May 1961. Replaced the 4038th Strategic Wing in 1963. Supported combat operations in Southeast Asia with KC-135 aircraft and crews and B-52 crews, 1965-1975.

[edit] 380th Wings “Strength and Confidence”

[edit] 380th Air Refueling Wing

• Activated in: 1991.
• At: Plattsburgh AFB, NY.
• Assigned to: Eighth Air Force.
• Equipment: KC-135s.
• Reassigned to: Air Mobility Command, Fifteenth Air Force on 31 May 1992.

[edit] 380th Bomb Wing

• Established on: 23 May 1953.
• Activated on: 11 July 1955.
• At: Plattsburgh AFB, NY.
• Assigned to: Eighth Air Force.
• Equipment: B-47s
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 820th Air Division on 1 February 1956
• Changed equipment in: 1956 to B-47s, KC-97s.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 820th Strategic Aerospace Division on 1 May 1962.
• Changed equipment in: 1962 to B-47s, EB-47s.
• Redesignated on: 15 September 1964 as 380th Strategic Aerospace Wing.

• Redesignated on: 1 July 1972.
• At: Plattsburgh AFB, NY.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 45th Air Division.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 45th Air Division on 1 June 1975.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force on 29 March 1989.
• Redesignated in: 1991 as 380th Air Refueling Wing.

[edit] 380th Strategic Aerospace Wing

• Redesignated on: 15 September 1964.
• At: Plattsburgh AFB, NY.
• Assigned to: Eighth Air Force, 820th Strategic Aerospace Division.
• Equipment: B-47s, EB-47s, KC-135s, Atlas.
• Changed equipment in: 1965 to B-47s, KC-135s, Atlas.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 817th Air Division on 25 June 1965.
• Changed equipment in: 1965 to B-52s, KC-135s.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 45th Air Division on 1 July 1968.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 817th Air Division on 2 July 1969.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 817th Air Division on 31 March 1970
• Changed equipment in: 1971 to B-52s, FB-111s, KC-135s.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 45th Air Division on 30 June 1971.
• Changed equipment in: 1971 to FB-111s, KC-135s.
• Redesignated on: 1 July 1972 as 380th Bomb Wing.

Trained in strategic bombardment, Aug. 1955-Dec. 1965. Flew worldwide Air refueling missions, Sept. 1956-Apr. 1961 and again since Sept. 1964; also flew EB-47 post attack command control (PACCS) missions, Jul. 1962-Nov. 1964. Conducted combat training through a wing detachment at Pinecastle AFB, FL. 10 January-25 June. 1956, while Plattsburgh AFB, NY, and facilities were completed. Deployed at Brize Norton RAF Station, England, 3 April.-3 July. 1957. Service tested a “super” wing concept (70 B-47s and 40 KC-97s), Jul. 1959-Jun. 1960. Briefly controlled Atlas ICBM operations, Sept. 1964-Apr. 1965. Commenced global strategic bombardment training with B-52s in Jun. 1966 and continued through Jan. 1971. Converted to FB-111 medium bombers in 1971. Commenced F111 strategic bombardment mission in Jul. 1971 and FB-111 combat crew training in Aug. 1971. Won the SAC bombing and navigation competition, and Fairchild Trophy, in 1974, 1976, and 1977.

[edit] 381st Wings “Peace, Power, and Protection”

[edit] 381st Strategic Missile Wing (ICBM-Titan)

• Established and activated on: 29 November 1961.
• Organized on: 1 March 1962.
• At: McConnell AFB, KS.
• Assigned to: Strategic Air Command.
• Equipment: Titan IIs.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 42nd Air Division on 1 March 1962.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 17th Strategic Aerospace Division on 1 July 1963.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 17th Strategic Missile Division on 1 September 1963.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 17th Strategic Aerospace Division on 1 July 1965.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 12th Strategic Missile Division on 30 June 1971.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 12th Air Division on 1 March 1973.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 19th Air Division on 1 July 1973.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 19th Air Division on 1 January 1975.
• Inactivated on: 8 August 1986.

Trained personnel prepared to receive intercontinental missiles, Mar. 1962-Jun. 1963. Placed first Titan II missiles on alert in Jul. 19632. Became the hoist organization at McConnell AFB, KS. On 1 July. 1972.

[edit] 384th Wings “Keep the Show on the Road”

[edit] 384th Air Refueling Wing

• Redesignated on: 15 November 1972.
• Activated on: 1 December 1972.
• At: McConnell AFB, KS.
• Assigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 12th Strategic Missile Division.
• Equipment: KC-135s.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 19th Air Division on 1 July 1973.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 19th Air Division on 1 January 1975.
• Redesignated on: 30 June 1987 as 384th Bomb Wing.

[edit] 384th Bomb Wing

• Established on: 23 March 1953.
• Activated on: 1 August 1955.
• At: Little Rock AFB, AR.
• Assigned to: Second Air Force, 825th Air Division, (Attached to the 7th Air Division 3 January to 5 April 1957).
• Equipment: B-47s.
• Changed equipment in: 1961 to B-47s, KC-97s.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 825th Strategic Aerospace Division on 1 June 1962.
• Inactivated on: 1 September 1964.

• Reactivated on: 1 July 1987.
• At: McConnell AFB, KS.
• Assigned to: Eighth Air Force, 19th Air Division.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force on 13 June 1988.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force on 1 July 1989.
• Equipment: B-1s.
• Redesignated on: 1 September 1991 as 384th Wing.

[edit] 384th Wing

• Redesignated on: 1 September 1991 as 384th Wing.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force on1 September 1992.
• Reassigned to: Air Combat Command, Eighth Air Force on 31 May 1992.

Poorly manned and without aircraft in 1955. Trained to maintain proficiency in strategic bombing, Feb. 1956-Jul. 1964, and in air refueling Aug. 1961-Oct. 1963 and Apr.-Aug. 1964. Deployed at RAF Station Brize Norton, England, 3 January-5 April. 1957. Operate out of McConnell AFB, KS. From Dec. 1972. Deployed KC-135 aircraft and crews on a worldwide basis, engaging in actual and simulated tactical and strategic operations, including air refueling support for the evacuation of South Vietnamese in 1975. Maintained proficiency in air refueling in support of SAC units and other units as directed.

[edit] 385th Wings

[edit] 385th Strategic Aerospace Wing

• Established and activated on: 15 November 1962.
• Organized on: 1 January 1963.
• At: Offutt AFB, NE.
• Assigned to: Strategic Air Command.
• Equipment: KC-135s, Atlas.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 818th Strategic Aerospace Division on 1 January 1963.
• Inactivated on: 15 December 1964.

Controlled a mixture of strategic missiles and Air refueling aircraft in the 1960s; the former served as a deterrent force and the latter provided airborne command post services and supported SAC’s global Air refueling mission.

[edit] 389th Wings

[edit] 389th Strategic Missile Wing (ICBM-Atlas)

• Activated on: 1 July 1958
• Organized on: 1 July 1961.
• At: Francis E. Warren AFB, WY.
• Assigned to: Strategic Air Command.
• Equipment: Atlas.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 13th Air Division on 1 July 1961.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 13th Strategic Missile Division on 1 January 1963
• Inactivated on: 25 March 1965.

Replaced 706th SMW (ICBM-Atlas) in Jul. 1961. Conducted strategic missile training operations as directed by higher headquarters.

[edit] 390th Wings “Not for Ourselves Alone”

[edit] 390th Bomb Wing

• Established on: 23 March 1953.
• At: Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ.
• Assigned to:
• Equipment:
• Redesignated on: 1 November 1961 as 390th Strategic Missile Wing.

[edit] 390th Strategic Missile Wing (ICBM-Titan)

• Activated on: 28 November 1962.
• Activated on: 1 January 1962
• At: Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ.
• Assigned to: Strategic Air Command.
• Equipment: Titan IIs.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 12th Strategic Aerospace Division on 1 January 1962.*
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 12th Air Division on 1 March 1973.
• Inactivated on: 31 July 1984.

Formed from “scratch” in Jan. 1962, although some cadre came from the 303rd Bombardment Wing at Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ. Supervised and coordinated SM-68B Titan II intercontinental ballistic missile personnel training and facility construction, Jan. 1962-Nov. 1963. First Titan II missile arrived on 27 November. 1962 and was installed in its silo on 8 December. 1962. The wing accepted its first Titan II missile complex on 31 March. 1963. The 570th Squadron became fully operational on 13 June. 1963 and the 571st Squadron on 30 November. 1963. Wing was declared fully operational on 1 December. 1963. Named as “Best Titan Wing in SAC” following missile combat competitions in 1969, 1970, 1974 and 1977.

[edit] 392d Wings

[edit] 392nd Strategic Missile Wing

• Redesignated and activated on: 6 October 1961.
• At: Vandenberg AFB, CA.
• Assigned to: Strategic Air Command.
• Equipment: Atlas, Minutemen, Titan.
• Reassigned to: Strategic Air Command, 1st Strategic Aerospace Division on 18 October 1961.
• Discontinued and inactivated on: 20 December 1961.

Formed in 1961 to control missile training operations, but was eliminated by reorganization of 1st Strategic Aerospace Division.

[edit] 397th Wings “Guardian of Freedom”

[edit] 397th Bomb Wing

• Established and activated on: 15 November 1962.
• Organized on: 1 February 1963.
• At: Dow AFB, ME.
• Assigned to: Strategic Air Command
• Equipment: B-52s, KC-97s.
• Changed equipment in: 1964 to B-52s, KC-97s, KC-135s.
• Changed equipment in: 1965 to B-52s, KC-135s.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 6th Air Division on 1 February 1963.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 45th Air Division on 2 July 1966.
• Inactivated on 25 April 1968.

[edit] 410th Wings

[edit] 410th Bomb Wing

• Established and activated on: 15 November 1962.
• Organized on: 1 February 1963 by absorbing the resources of the 4042nd Strategic Wing.
• At: K. I. Sawyer AFB, MI.
• Assigned to: Strategic Air Command
• Equipment: B-52s, KC-135s.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 40th Air Division on 1 February 1963.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 4th Strategic Aerospace Division on 1 September 1964.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 40th Air Division on 31 March 1970.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 40th Air Division on 1 January 1975.
• Reassigned to Eighth Air Force on 8 June 1988
• Redesignated on: 1 September 1991 as 410th Wing.

[edit] 410th Wing

• Redesignated on: 1 September 1991.
• At: K.I. Sawyer AFB, MI.
• Assigned to: Eighth Air Force,
• Equipment: B-52s, KC-135s.
• Reassigned to: Air Combat Command, Eighth Air Force on 31 May 1992.

Replaced 4042nd Strategic Wing on 1 February. 1963. Conducted strategic bombardment training and air refueling operations on a global scale to meet SAC commitments, Feb.-1963-. Supported combat operations in Southeast Asia with KC-135 aircraft and crews, 1964-1975, and B-52 crews, 1968-1975.

[edit] 416th Wings

[edit] 416th Bomb Wing

• Established and activated on: 15 November 1962.
• Organized on: 1 February 1963.
• At: Griffiss AFB, NY.
• Assigned to: Strategic Air Command.
• Equipment: B-52s, KC-135s.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 6th Air Division on 1 February 1963.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 57th Air Division on 2 July 1966.
• Reassigned to Eighth Air Force, 817th Air Division on 2 September 1966.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 45th Air Division on 2 July 1969.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 45th Air Division on 31 March 1970.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 40th Air Division on 30 June 1971.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 45th Air Division on 1 July 1973.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 45th Air Division on 1 January 1975.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 40th Air Division on 1 December 1982.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force on 8 June 1988.
• Redesignated on: 11 September 1991 as 416th Wing.

[edit] 416th Wing

• Designated on: 11 September 1991.
• At: Kincheloe AFB, MI.
• Assigned to: Eighth Air Force,
• Equipment: B-52s, KC-135s.
• Reassigned to: Air Combat Command, Eighth Air Force on 31 May 1992.

Replaced and absorbed resources of 4039th Strategic Wing on 1 February. 1963. Conducted strategic bombardment training and Air refueling operations on a global scale to meet SAC commitments, Feb.-1963-. Supported SAC operations in the Far East and Southeast Asia with tankers and crews, Dec. 1964-Dec. 1975. Assumed host wing responsibilities at Griffiss AFB, NY on 1 July. 1970.

[edit] 434th Wings

See 434th Air Refueling Wing (Air Force Reserve)

[edit] 449th Wings “Never Unprepared”

[edit] 449th Bomb Wing “Never Unprepared”

• Established on: 15 November 1962.
• At: Kincheloe AFB, MI.
• Assigned to: Strategic Air Command.
• Equipment: B-52s, KC-135s.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force,
• 40th Air Division on 1 February 1963.
• Inactivated on: 30 September 1977.

Replaced the 4239th Strategic Wing and assumed a mission of training for strategic bombardment on 1 February. 1963. Added air refueling to mission in Jul. 1963. Supported SAC combat operations in Southeast Asia by furnishing KC-135 aircraft and crews, Nov. 1965-Dec. 1975 and B-52 crews May 1968-Jun. 1975. Responsible for phasing down Kincheloe AFB, MI. for closure Jul.-Sept. 1977.

[edit] 450th Wings

[edit] 450th Bomb Wing

• Activated on: 15 November 1962.
• Organized on: 1 February 1963.
• At: Minot AFB, ND.
• Assigned to: Strategic Air Command.
• Equipment: B-52s, KC-135s.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 810th Strategic Aerospace Division on 1 February 1963.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 810th Strategic Aerospace Division on 2 July 1966.
• Changed equipment in: 1967 to B-52s, EC-135s, KC-135s.
• Inactivated on: 25 July 1968.

Replaced 4136th Strategic Wing in Feb. 1963. Trained in global bombardment and Air Refueling operations. Added post attack command and control system (PACCS)/ airborne launch control system (ALCS) missions in 1967 and began active PACCS/ALCS missions in Feb. 1968. Supported SAC combat operations in Southeast Asia by furnishing KC-135 aircraft and crews, Dec. 1964-Jul. 1968, and B-52 crews, Jun.-Jul. 1968. Replaced by 5th Bombardment Wing, Heavy, in Jul. 1968.

[edit] 451st Wings “We Serve as an Example”

[edit] 451st Strategic Missile Wing (ICBM-Titan)

• Established and activated on: 1 July 1961.
• At: Lowry AFB, CO.
• Assigned to: Strategic Air Command.
• Equipment: Titan Is.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 13th Air Division in 1961.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 13th Strategic Missile Division in 1963.
• Inactivated on: 25 June 1965.

Replaced 703rd SMW (ICBM-Titan) in Jul. 1961. First wing missile complex accepted 18 April. 1962. All wing missiles off alert status on 26 March. 1965, and wing phased down for inactivation.

[edit] 452d Wings

[edit] 452nd Air Refueling Wing (Air Force Reserves)

• Assigned on: 8 March 1978
• At: March AFB, CA
• Equipment: KC-135As
• Reassigned to: Air Mobility Command, Fifteenth Air Force on 1 May 1992

[edit] 454th Wings “Deter or Destroy”

[edit] 454th Bomb Wing

• Activated on: 15 November 1962.
• At: Columbus AFB, MS.
• Assigned to: Strategic Air Command.
• Equipment: B-52s, KC-135s.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 4th Air Division on 1 February 1963.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 42nd Air Division on 1 July 1963.
• Inactivated on: 2 July 1969.

Replaced the 4228th Strategic Wing in Feb. 1963. Conducted air refueling operations and trained in bombardment operations. The wing’s headquarters staff, tactical aircraft and crews, and maintenance personnel integrated into SAC combat forces in the Pacific and Southeast Asia, 16 November. 1965-31 March. 1966, 27 June.-c. 23 December. 1967, and c. 28 June.-c. 20 December. 1968. During these periods, the 454th Combat Support Group continued to operate Columbus AFB, Miss. Began phasing down for deactivation in May 1969 and ceased flying 2 days before inactivation.

[edit] 455th Wings

[edit] 455th Strategic Missile Wing (ICBM-Minuteman)

• Activated on: 28 June 1962.
• At: Minot AFB, ND.
• Assigned to: Strategic Air Command.
• Equipment: Minuteman Is.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 810th Strategic Aerospace Division on 1 November 1962.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 810th Air Division on 1 July 1963.
• Reassigned to Fifteenth Air Force, 810th Strategic Aerospace Division on 2 July 1966.
• Inactivated on: 25 June 1968.

Prepared for operational capability with intercontinental ballistic missiles, Nov. 1962-Mar. 1964. First missile arrived on 6 September. 1963 and was emplaced 3 days later. The 150th missile was emplaced in its silo on 26 February. 1964, the wing became combat ready. Maintained combat readiness until replaced by 91st Strategic Missile Wing in Jun. 1968.

[edit] 456th Wings

See 456th Bomb Wing

[edit] 461st Wings

[edit] 461st Bomb Wing

• Activated on: 15 November 1962.
• Organized on: 1 February 1963.
• At: Amarillo AFB, TX.
• Assigned to: Strategic Air Command.
• Equipment: B-52s, KC-135s.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 22nd Strategic Aerospace Division on 1 February 1963.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 819th Strategic Aerospace Division on 1 July 1964.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force on 1 July 1965.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 19th Air Division on 2 July 1966.
• Changed equipment in: 1966 to B-52s.
• Inactivated on: 25 March 1968.

Activated at Amarillo AFB, Texas, in 1963, the 461st absorbed the personnel and equipment of the inactivating 4128th Strategic Wing. Trained with B-52s to-maintain heavy bombardment proficiency, and participated in numerous-operational readiness inspections and actual and simulated exercises as directed by the Strategic Air Command. Deployed B-52 aircraft and crews to Andersen AFB, Guam, 18 January-4 July. 1967, for combat operations in Southeast Asia. Maintained combat proficiency until 21 January 1968 when last B-52 transferred. Inactivated on 25 March.

[edit] 462d Wings

[edit] 462nd Strategic Aerospace Wing

• Established and activated on: 15 November 1962.
• Organized on: 1 February 1963.
• At: Larson AFB, WA.
• Assigned to: Strategic Air Command.
• Equipment: B-52s, KC-135s, Titans.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 18th Strategic Aerospace Division on 1 February 1963.
• Inactivated on: 25 June 1966.

Conducted strategic bombardment, Air Refueling and missile training operations, 1963-1965, and bombardment training and Air Refueling thereafter until Apr. 1966.

[edit] 465th Wings “Checkmate to Aggression”

[edit] 465th Bomb Wing

• Redesignated and activated on: 15 November 1962.
• Organized on: 1 February 1963.
• At: Robins AFB, GA.
• Assigned to: Strategic Air Command.
• Equipment: B-52s, KC-135s.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 822nd Air Division on 1 February 1963. (Attached to the 57th Air Division from 10 August to 1 September 1966).
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 57th Air Division on 2 September 1966.
• Inactivated on: 25 July 1968.

Activated as a bombardment wing in Feb. 1963, the 465th replaced the 4137th Strategic Wing at Robins AFB, GA Conducted strategic bombardment training and Air Refueling operations, Feb. 1963-Jul. 1968. Replaced by 19th Bombardment Wing, Heavy, in Jul. 1968.

[edit] 484th Wings

[edit] 484th Bomb Wing

• Established and activated on: 15 November 1962.
• Organized on: 1 February 1963.
• At: Turner AFB, GA.
• Assigned to: Strategic Air Command.
• Equipment: B-52s, KC-135s.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 822nd Air Division on 1 February 1963.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 823rd Air Division on 2 September 1966.
• Inactivated on: 25 March 1967.

Replaced the 4137th Strategic Wing in 1963. Strategic bombardment training and Air Refueling operations to meet operational commitments of SAC. From 1 April. to c. 29 September. 1966, all wing aircraft and crews, all wing headquarters personnel and most wing support personnel in deployed status as part of 3rd Air Division for combat operations in Southeast Asia.

[edit] 494th Wings

[edit] 494th Bomb Wing

• Established and activated on: 15 November 1962.
• Organized on: 1 February 1963.
• At: Sheppard AFB, TX.
• Assigned to: Strategic Air Command.
• Equipment: B-52s, KC-135s.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 816th Strategic Aerospace Division on 1 February 1963.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 4th Air Division on 1 July 1963.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 816th Strategic Aerospace Division on 1 July 1964.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 819th Air Division on 1 July 1965.
• Inactivated on: 2 April 1966.

Strategic bombardment training and Air Refueling operations to meet operational commitments of SAC.

[edit] 497th Wings “We Stand Ready”

[edit] 497th Air Refueling Wing

• Activated on: 1 January 1963.
• At: Plattsburgh AFB, NY.
• Assigned to: Strategic Air Command.
• Equipment: KC-97s.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 820th Strategic Aerospace Division on 1 January 1963
• Deactivated on: 15 September 1964.

Replaced 4108th Air Refueling Wing in Jan. 1963. Supported global Air Refueling mission of SAC and other USAF needs as required.

[edit] 499th Wings

[edit] 499th Air Refueling Wing

• Established and activated on: 1 January 1963.
• At: Westover AFB, MA.
• Assigned to: Strategic Air Command.
• Equipment: KC-97s, KC-135s.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 57th Air Division on 1 January 1963.
• Inactivated on: 25 June 1966.

Replaced 4050th Air Refueling Wing in Jan. 1963. Supported SAC bombardment and TAC fighter aircraft with air-to-air refueling and occasionally deployed segments of its tanker force overseas to support unit movement and special operations. Also flew EC-135s on a post attack command control system (PACCS) airborne command post mission in support of Eighth Air Force. From Nov. 1965 until inactivated wing components operated under a bomb wing at Westover AFB, Mass.

[edit] 500th Wings “Always Prepared”

[edit] 500th Air Refueling Wing

• Established and activated on: 15 November 1963.
• Organized on: 1 January 1963.
• At: Selfridge AFB, MI.
• Assigned to: Strategic Air Command.
• Equipment: KC-97s.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 17th Strategic Aerospace Division on 1 January 1963.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 40th Air Division on 1 July 1963.
• Discontinued and inactivated on: 15 December 1964.

Replaced 4045th Air Refueling Wing in Jan. 1963. Supported SAC bombardment and TAC fighter aircraft with air-to-Air Refueling and occasionally deployed segments of its tanker force overseas to support unit movement and special operations

[edit] 506th Wings

[edit] 506th Strategic Fighter Wing

• Established on: 20 November 1952.
• Activated on: 20 January 1953.
• At: Dow AFB, ME.
• Assigned to: Eighth Air Force, (Attached to 39th Air Division (Defense) from 13 August to 7 November 1953)
• Equipment: F-84s.
• Changed equipment in: 1954 to F-84s, KB-29s.
• Moved to: Tinker AFB, OK on 20 March 1955.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force on 1 April 1955.
• Changed equipment in: 1955 to F-84s.
• Reassigned to: Ninth Air Force on 1 July 1957.

Trained as a strategic fighter wing, charged with providing air defense and escort, Apr. 1953-Jun. 1957.

[edit] 509th Wings “Defender Avenger”

see 509th Bomb Wing

[edit] 544th Wings

[edit] 544th Aerospace Reconnaissance Technical Wing

• Activated on: 1 January 1963
• At: Offutt AFB, NE.
• Assigned to: Strategic Air Command.
• Redesignated as: 544th Strategic Intelligence Wing on 15 October 1979

[edit] 544th Intelligence Wing

• Redesignated on: 1 September 1991.
• At: Offutt AFB, NE.
• Assigned to: Strategic Air Command.
• Inactivated on: 1 June 1992.

[edit] 544th Strategic Intelligence Wing

• Redesignated on: 15 October 1979.
• At: Offutt AFB, NE.
• Assigned to: Strategic Air Command.
• Redesignated on: 1 September 1991 as 544th Intelligence Wing.

[edit] 702d Wings “Ready, Able”

[edit] 702nd Strategic Missile Wing (ICM-Snark)

• Established on: 17 June 1958.
• Activated on: 1 January 1959
• At: Presque Isle AFB, ME.
• Assigned to: Eighth Air Force, 45th Air Division.
• Equipment: Snark.
• Inactivated on: 25 June 1961.

Performed Snark intercontinental missile test operations from Patrick AFB, FL., Apr.-Jul. 1959, and from Atlantic Missile Range, Cape Canaveral, FL c. Dec. 1959-Jun. 1961. Was only Snark missile wing in USAF. Briefly controlled a missile squadron at Patrick AFB in 1959, and later detached at the same base.

[edit] 703d Wings

[edit] 703rd Strategic Missile Wing (ICBM-Titan)

• Established on: 5 September 1958.
• Activated on: 25 September 1958.
• At: Lowry AFB, CO.
• Assigned to: Strategic Air Command, 1st Missile Division.
• Equipment: None.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 13th Air Division in 1959
• Discontinued and inactivated on: 1 July 1961.

Not operational to c 10 December 1958 and only partially operational from then to Mar. 1960. Replaced by 451st SMW (ICBM-Titan) in Jul. 1961.

[edit] 704th Wings “Leadership–Knowledge–Dynamic Application”

[edit] 704th Strategic Missile Wing (ICBM)

• Established on: 20 May 1957 ARD Command
• Activated on: 1 July 1957.
• At: Cooke AFB, CA.
• Assigned to: Air Research and Development Command. (Attached to the Air Force Ballistic Division from 1 to 31 July 1957)
• Reassigned to: Strategic Air Command, 1st Missile Division on 1 August 1957.
• Equipment: Atlas, Jupiter, Thor, Titan.
• Inactivated on: 1 July 1959.

Not operational, 1 July.-12 November. 1957. Training of ICBM and IRBM units, Nov. 1957-Apr. 1959. Not operational 6 April.-1 July. 1959

[edit] 705th Wings

[edit] 705th Strategic Missile Wing (IRBM-Thor)

• Established on: 6 February 1958.
• Activated on: 20 February 1958.
• At: RAF Lakenheath, England.
• Assigned to: Strategic Air Command, 7th Air Division.
• Equipment: None.
• Moved to: USAB South. Ruislip Air Station, London, England on 1 March 1958.
• Reassigned to: Department of the Air force on 1 April 1960.
• Discontinued in: 1 April 1960.

Wing never became operational and was manned by additional-duty personnel from the 7th Air Division.

[edit] 706th Wings

[edit] 706th Strategic Missile Wing (ICBM-Atlas)

• Established on: 13 February 1958.
• Activated on: 23 February 1958.
• At: Francis E. Warren AFB, WY.
• Assigned to: Strategic Air Command, 1st Missile Division.
• Equipment: Atlas.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 13th Air Division on 1 July 1959.
• Inactivated on: 1 July 1961.

Replaced 4320th Strategic Wing (Missile) in Feb. 1958. Accepted first two missile complexes in Aug. 1960, gaining initial operational capability. Replaced by 389th SMW (ICBM-Atlas) in Jul. 1961.

[edit] 801st Wings

[edit] 801st Air Refueling Wing (P) Provisional

• Date: 19 December 1990
• At: Moron AB, Spain
  • Equipment: KC-135s
  • From 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale AFB, LA

[edit] 801st Bomb Wing (P) Provisional

• Date: 16 January 1991`
• At: Moron AB, Spain
  • Equipment: B-52Gs (6)
  • From: 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale AFB, LA

• Date: 17 January 1991
  • Equipment: B-52Gs (2)
  • From: 416th Bomb Wing, Griffiss AFB, NY

• Date 19 January 1991
  • Equipment: B-52Gs (10)
  • From: 379th Bomb Wing, Wurtsmith AFB, MI

[edit] 802d Wings

[edit] 802nd Air Refueling Wing (P) Provisional

• Date: 19 December 1990
• At: Lajes AB, Lisbon, Portugal (Attached to 7th Air Division).
  • Equipment: KC-135s

[edit] 804th Wings

[edit] 804th Air Refueling Wing (P) Provisional

• Date: 21 December 1990
• At: Incirlik, Turkey (Attached to 7th Air Division).
  • Equipment: KC-135s

[edit] 806th Wings

[edit] 806th Bomb Wing (P) Provisional

• Date: 5 February 1991
• At: RAF Fairford, London, England (Attached to 7th Air Division).
  • Equipment: B-52Gs
  • From: 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale AFB, LA, 379th Bomb Wing, Wurtsmith AFB, MI, 416th Bomb Wing, Griffiss AFB, NY

[edit] 1500th Wings

[edit] 1500th Strategic Wing (P) Provisional

• Date: 1 October 1990
• At: Anderson AFB, Guam
  • Equipment: B-52Gs

[edit] 1700th Wings

[edit] 1700th Strategic Wing (P) Provisional

• Date: 11 August 1990
• At: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • Equipment: RC-135s (4), TR-1s, U-2.
  • From: 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, Offutt AFB, NE

• Date: 12 August 1990
  • Equipment: B-52Gs (7)
  • From: 69th Bomb Squadron, 42nd Bomb Wing, Loring AFB, ME

[edit] 1701st Wings

[edit] 1701st Air Refueling Wing (P) Provisional

• Date: 11 August 1990
• At: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
  • Equipment: KC-135Es (16)
  • From: 117th Air Refueling Squadron, 190th Air Refueling Group, Forbes ANGB, KS

• Date:6 September 1990
  • Equipment: KC-135Rs(2)
  • From: 19th Air Refueling Wing, Robbins AFB, GA.

• Date: 24 September 1990
  • Equipment:: KC-10As (2)
  • From: 68th Air Refueling Wing, Seymour Johnson AFB, NC

• Date: 31 December 1990
  • Equipment: KC-135Es (3)
  • From: 68th Air Refueling Wing, Seymour Johnson AFB, NC.

• Date: 1 January 1991
  • Equipment: KC-135Es (3)
  • From: 145th Air Refueling Squadron, 160th Air Refueling Group, Rickenbacker ANGB, IN.

• Date: 3 January 1991
  • Equipment: KC-135Es (10)
  • From: 108th Air Refueling Squadron, 126th Air Refueling Wing,O’Hare ANGB, IL.

• • Equipment: KC-135Es (10),
  • From: 117th Air Refueling Squadron, 190th Air Refueling Group, Forbes ANGB, KS.

• • Equipment: KC-135Es (8)
  • From: 171st Air Refueling Wing, Pittsburgh ANGB, PA.

• • Equipment: KC135Es (3)
  • From: 134th Air Refueling Group, McGhee Tyson ANGB, TN

• Date: 4 January 1991
  • Equipment: KC-135Es (3)
  • From: 145th Air Refueling Squadron, 160th Air Refueling Group, Rickenbacker ANGB, OH

Date: 5 January 1991

• • Equipment KC-135Es (2)
  • From: 336th Air Refueling Squadron, 452nd Air Refueling Wing, March AFB, CA

• • Equipment: KC-135Es (4)
  • From: 72nd Air Refueling Squadron,424th Air Refueling Wing, Grissom AFB, IN.

• Date: 6 January 1991
  • Equipment: KC-135Es (4)
  • From: 336th Air Refueling Squadron, 452nd Air Refueling Wing, March AFB, CA.

• Date:13 January 1991
  • Equipment: KC-10As (8)
  • From: 68th Air Refueling Wing, Seymour Johnson AFB, NC

• Date:15 Januuary 1991
  • Equipment:KC-10As (3)
  • From:22nd Air Refueling Wing, March AFB, CA.

• Date: 16 January 1991
  • Equipment: KC-135Es (4)
  • From: 101st Air Refueling Wing, Bangor ANGB, ME

• • Equipment: B-52Gs (6)
  • From: Anderson AFB, Guam

[edit] 1701st Strategic Wing (P) Provisional

• Date: 14 August 1990
• At: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
  • Equipment: KC-135Rs (10).
  • From: 90th Air Refueling Squadron, 19th Air Refueling Wing, Robbins AFB, GA

[edit] 1702d Wings

[edit] 1702nd Air Refueling Wing (P) Provisional

• Date: 28 Aug 1990
• At: Seeb, Oman.
  • Equipment: KC-135Rs(1).
  • From: 41st Air Refueling Squadron, 416th Bomb Wing, Griffiss AFB, NY

• • Equipment: KC-135R(1)
  • From: 301st Air Refueling Squadron, 301st Air Refueling Wing,Malstrom AFB, MT.

• Date: 29 Aug 1990
  • Equipment: KC-135Rs(3)
  • From: 905th Air Refueling Squadron, 319th Bomb Wing. Grand Forks AFB, ND.

• Date: 23 Sep 1990
  • Equipment: KC-10As(2)
  • From: 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale AFB, LA

[edit] 1703d Wings

[edit] 1703rd Air Refueling Wing (P) Provisional

• Date:13 August {1990]]
• At: King Khalid, Saudi Arabia
  • Equipment:KC-135Rs (10)
  • From:306th and 11th Air Refueling Squadrons, 340th Air Refueling Wing, Altus AFB, OK

• • Equipment: B-52Gs (7)
  • From:69tjh bomb Squadron, 42nd Bomb Wing, Loring AFB, ME.

• • Equipment:KC-135Rs (10)
  • From: 305th and 70th Air Refueling Squadrons, 305th Air Refueling Wing, Grissom AFB, IN.

• Date: 14 October 1990
  • Equipment: KC-135Qs (3)
  • From: 380th Bomb Wing,Plattsburg AFB, NY

• Date: 21 October 1990
  • Equipment: KC-135Rs (3)
  • From: 380th Air Refueling Squadron, 380th Bomb Wing, Griffiss AFB, NY

• • Equipment: KC-135Rs (3)
  • From: 379th Air Refueling Squadron, 379th Bomb Wing, Wurtsmith AFB, MI.

• • Equipment: KC-135Rs (3)
  • From: 410th Air Refueling Squadron, 410th Bomb Wing, K. I. Sawyer AFB, MI

• Date: 28 October 1990
  • Equipment: KC-135Rs (3)
  • From: 410th Air Refueling Squadron, 410th Bomb Wing, K. I. Sawyer AFB, MI.

[edit] 1706th Wings

[edit] 1706th Air Refueling Wing (P) Provisional

• Date: 28 September 1990
• At: Cario West, Egypt
  • Equipment: KC-155Rs(3)
  • From:905th Air Rerfueling Squadron, 319th Bomb Wing, Grand Forks AFB< ND.

• Date:9 October[1990]]
  • Equipment:KC-135R
  • From:9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, Beale AFB< CA.

• Date: 30 December 1990
  • Equipment: KC-135Es (10)
  • From: 126th Air Refueling Squadron, 128th Air Refueling Group, Volk ANGB, WI

• Date: 31 December 1990
  • Equipment: KC-135Es (3)
  • From: 116th Air Refueling Squadron, 141st Air Refueling Wing, Fairchild AFB, WA

[edit] 1708th Wings

[edit] 1708th Bomb Wing (P) Provisional

• Date: 14 Aug 1990
• At: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
  • Equipment: B-52Gs(6)
  • From: 69th and 328th Bomb Squadrons, 42nd Bomb Wing, Loring AFB, ME.

• Date: 21 December 1990
  • Equipment: B-52Gs
  • From: 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale AFB, LA; 42nd Bomb Wing, Loring AFB, ME; 93rd Bomb Wing, Castle AFB, CA; 416th Bomb Wing, Griffiss AFB, NY

[edit] 1709th Wings

[edit] 1709th Air Refueling Wing (P) Provisional

• Date: 19 December 1990
• At: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
  • Equipment: KC-135s

[edit] 1712th Wings

[edit] 1712th Air Refueling Wing (P) Provisional

• Date: 19 December 1990
• At: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  • Equipment: KC`-135Es

[edit] 1713th Wings

[edit] 1713th Air Refueling Wing (P) Provisional

• Date: 19 December 1990
• At: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Equipment: KC-135Es
  • From: 134th Air Refueling Wing, McGee Tyson ANGB, TN

[edit] 3902d Wings

[edit] 3902nd Air Base Wing

• Activated in: 1979.
• At: Offutt AFB, NE.
• Assigned to: Strategic Air Command.
• Inactivated on: 1 March 1986.

[edit] 3904th Wings

[edit] 3904th Composite Wing

• Activated in: 1950.
• At: Camp Carson, CO.
• Assigned to: Strategic Air Command.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force on 1 December 1951.
• Moved in: April 1952 to Stead AFB, NV.
• Reassigned to: Air Training Command on 1 September 1954.

[edit] 3960th Wings

[edit] 3960th Air Base Wing

• Activated on: 1 April 1955
• At: Andersen AFB, Guam
• Assigned to: Strategic Air Command, 3rd Air Division.
• Redesignated on: 1 July 1956 as 3960th Air Base Group.

[edit] 3977th Wings

[edit] 3977th Support Wing

• Redesignated in: 1957.
• At: Madrid, Spain.
• Assigned to: Sixteenth Air Force, 65TH Air Division
• Redesignated on: 1 April 1958 as 3977th Support Group.

[edit] 4045th Wings

[edit] 4045th Air Refueling Wing

• Activated on: 1 July 1959.
• At: Selfridge AFB, MI.
• Assigned to: Second Air Force.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 22nd Air Division on 15 July 1959
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 17th Air Division on 9 September 1960.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force,17th Strategic Aerospace Division on 15 February 1962.
• Inactivated on: 1 January 1963.

Replaced by 500th Air Refueling Wing in 1963.

[edit] 4050th Wings

[edit] 4050th Air Refueling Wing

• Activated on: 1 April 1955.
• At: Westover AFB, MA.
• Assigned to: Eighth Air Force.
• Equipment: KC-97s.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 57th Air Division on 4 September 1956.
• Inactivated on: 1 January 1963.

Replaced by 499th Air Refueling Wing in 1963.

[edit] 4060th Wings

[edit] 4060th Air Refueling Wing

• Activated on: 8 March 1955.
• At: Dow AFB, ME.
• Assigned to: Eighth Air Force.
• Equipment: KC-97s.
• Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 820th Air Division on 1 January 1959.
• Inactivated on: 1 February 1960

[edit] 4061st Wings

[edit] 4061st Air Refueling Wing

• Activated in: 1 July 1957
• At: Malmstrom AFB, MT.
• Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 813th Air Division on 15 July 1959.
• Equipment: KC-97s
• Inactivated on: 15 July 1961.

Replaced by 341st Strategic Missile Wing in 1961.

[edit] 4080th Wings

[edit] 4080th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing

• Activated on: 1 May 1956.
• At: Turner AFB, GA..
• Assigned to: Second Air Force, 40th Air Division.
• Equipment: B-57s.
• Moved to: Laughlin AFB, TX on 1 April 1957.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force on 1 April 1957.
• Changed equipment in: 1957 to B-57s, U-2s.
• Changed equipment in: 1960 to U-2s.
• Redesignated on: 1 June 1960 as 4080th Strategic Wing.

[edit] 4083d Wings

[edit] 4083rd Air Base Wing

• Activated on: 1 July 1959.
• At: Thule AB, Greenland
• Assigned to: Eighth Air Force.
• Inactivated on: 1 July 1960.

[edit] 4133d Wings

[edit] 4133rd Bomb Wing (Provisional)

• Activated on: 1 February 1966.
• At: Andersen AFB, Guam.
• Assigned to: Strategic Air Command, (attached to 3rd Air Division from 1 Feburtary [[1966 to 1 April1970]].
• Equipment: B-52s.
• Inactivated on: 1 July 1970.

Mission responsibility accepted by 43rd Strategic Wing in 1970.

[edit] 4200th Wings

[edit] 4200th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing

• Activated on: 1965.
• At: Beale AFB, CA.
• Assigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 14th Strategic Aerospace Division.
• Equipment: SR-71s.
• Inactivated on: 25 June 1966.

[edit] 4300th Wings

[edit] 4300th Bomb Wing (Provisional)

• Date: 17 January 1991
• At: Diego Garcia, Indian Ocean
• Equipment: B-52Gs (6)
• From: 42nd Bomb Wing, Loring AFB, ME, 92nd Bomb Wing,Castle AFB CA

[edit] 4347th Wings

[edit] 4347th Combat Crew Training Wing

• Assigned from: Air Training Command on 1 July 1958.
• At: McConnell AFB, KS.
• Assigned to: Second Air Force
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 42nd Air Division on 15 July 1959.
• Inactivated on: 15 June 1963.

[edit] 4392d Wings

[edit] 4392nd Aerospace Support Wing

• Activated on: 21 July 1961.
• At: Vandenberg AFB, CA.
• Assigned to: Strategic Air Command, 1st Strategic Aerospace Division.
• Redesigned on: 20 December 1961 as 4392d Aerospace Support Group.

• Redesignated on: 1 July 1987.
• At: Vandenberg AFB, CA.
• Assigned to: Strategic Air Command, 1st Strategic Aerospace Division.
• Reassigned to: Strategic Air Command, 1st Strategic Missile Center in 1990.
• Reassigned to: USAF Space Command on 15 January 1991.

[edit] 4397th Wings

[edit] 4397th Air Refueling Training Wing

• Assigned from: Air Training Command on 1 July 1958.
• At: Randolph AFB, TX.
• Assigned to: Strategic Air Command
• Equipment: KC-97s
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 42nd Air Division on 15 Jul 1959.
• Discontinued on: 15 June 1963

[edit] 7602d Wings

[edit] 7602nd Support Wing

• Activated on: 1 Jan 1957.
• At: Madrid, Spain
• Assigned to: Strategic Air Command,
• Sixteenth Air Force.
• Equipment: KC-97s
• Reassigned to: Strategic Air Command on 10 May 1957.
• Reassigned to: Second Air Force.
• Redesignated in:1957 as the 3977th Support Wing.