340th Bomb Wing

The 340th Bomb Wing was first activated in August 1952 at Sedalia Air Force Base (later Whiteman AFB), Missouri, as part of Strategic Air Command (SAC). Originally equipped with B-47 Stratojet bombers, the wing played a key role in SAC’s nuclear deterrence mission during the early years of the Cold War. Later, the 340th transitioned to B-52 Stratofortresses and was involved in operations and readiness exercises until its inactivation in 1963. The wing was later reactivated in a new role, most recently serving as an Air Force Reserve unit responsible for instructor pilot training with the T-1A Jayhawk at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas.