22 BW (SAC)

The 22nd Bombardment Wing (SAC), originally activated in 1948, was a key unit of the Strategic Air Command (SAC) based at March Air Force Base, California. Initially equipped with B-29 Superfortresses, the wing transitioned to jet-powered B-47 Stratojets in the 1950s and later to the B-52 Stratofortress, reflecting the evolution of America's strategic bomber force during the Cold War. Throughout its service, the 22 BW maintained a constant state of readiness, supporting nuclear deterrence and participating in numerous training and alert missions. The wing played a vital role in SAC’s global reach until the restructuring of Air Force commands in the early 1990s.