308th Strategic Missile Wing

The 308th Strategic Missile Wing (SMW) was activated on April 1, 1962, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, as part of the United States Air Force's Strategic Air Command. The wing was responsible for operating and maintaining 18 LGM-25C Titan II intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) sites, forming a critical element of America’s nuclear deterrent during the Cold War. The 308th SMW remained on constant alert throughout its service, playing a key role in national defense until the deactivation of the Titan II system. The wing was inactivated on August 18, 1987, following the retirement of the Titan II missiles in compliance with arms reduction agreements.