116TH BOMB WING

The 116th Bomb Wing was originally activated as the 116th Fighter Group in 1946, part of the Georgia Air National Guard. During the Korean War, the unit was federalized and served in combat, flying F-84 Thunderjets. In 1950, it was redesignated as the 116th Bomb Wing and later transitioned to flying B-1B Lancer bombers as part of the Air National Guard’s strategic bombing force. Over the decades, the unit has played a critical role in both national defense and state emergencies, adapting to evolving missions and advanced aircraft technologies.