1st Air Command Wing

The 1st Air Command Wing was activated in 1950 as part of the United States Air Force, with a primary mission of providing tactical air command and control. Initially stationed at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, the wing played a pivotal role during the early years of the Cold War, coordinating air operations and supporting ground forces. Throughout its service, the 1st Air Command Wing participated in numerous exercises and deployments, enhancing the USAF’s rapid response capabilities. In the late 1960s, the wing was inactivated as part of a broader reorganization of Air Force command structures.