38th Combat Support Wing

The 38th Combat Support Wing (38 CSW) traces its origins to World War II, when it was first activated as the 38th Bombardment Group in 1940. The unit participated in combat operations in the Pacific Theater, earning numerous campaign streamers before inactivation after the war. Reactivated and redesignated several times during the Cold War, the wing took on roles ranging from missile operations to base support across Europe. In its more recent history, the 38th Combat Support Wing provided vital support functions for U.S. Air Force installations throughout Europe, ensuring mission readiness before its inactivation in 2007.