Eugene Mears

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.

314th Airlift Wing

U.S. Air Force

The 314th Airlift Wing is a unit of the United States Air Force based at Little Rock Air Force Base in Arkansas. It is a tactical airlift wing responsible for providing combat-ready C-130 Hercules aircraft for worldwide deployment. The wing also conducts training for C-130 pilots, navigators, flight engineers, and loadmasters. Additionally, it participates in various humanitarian and disaster relief missions around the globe.