376th Bombardment Wing

The 376th Bombardment Wing was established in 1951 as part of the United States Air Force Strategic Air Command during the early years of the Cold War. Originally stationed at Forbes Air Force Base, Kansas, the wing flew B-29 Superfortress bombers before transitioning to the B-47 Stratojet, focusing on strategic deterrence and global strike missions. Throughout its service, the 376th participated in various training exercises and alert duties to maintain readiness against potential Soviet threats. The wing was inactivated in 1965, but its lineage and honors were later consolidated with the 376th Air Expeditionary Wing, which served in Southwest Asia during the Global War on Terror.