Edward Longtin

Strategic Air Command

U.S. Air Force

The Strategic Air Command (SAC) was a major command of the United States Air Force that existed from 1946 to 1992. Its primary mission was to provide strategic nuclear deterrence and global strike capabilities during the Cold War. SAC operated a large fleet of bombers, intercontinental ballistic missiles, and reconnaissance aircraft to fulfill its mission. The command played a key role in maintaining the balance of power between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War.

91st Missile Wing

U.S. Air Force

The 91st Missile Wing, activated in 1963, is a United States Air Force unit responsible for operating and maintaining Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs). Stationed at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, the wing plays a critical role in the nation's nuclear deterrence mission as part of Air Force Global Strike Command. The unit traces its lineage to the 91st Bombardment Group, which distinguished itself during World War II flying B-17s in Europe. Throughout the Cold War and into the present, the 91st Missile Wing has upheld its commitment to strategic readiness and national security.