3922nd Combat Support Group (SAC)

• Strategic Air Command Lineage: The 3922nd Combat Support Group (SAC) was part of the United States Air Force’s Strategic Air Command, the Cold War-era organization responsible for America’s nuclear bomber and missile forces. • RAF Mildenhall Assignment: The group was stationed at RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk, England, serving as the host unit and providing base support to deployed SAC units and other USAF elements. • Activation Date: The 3922nd Combat Support Group was activated on 1 July 1959, as part of SAC’s expansion of its overseas operational capabilities in Europe. • Base Operations: The group was responsible for all base operations at RAF Mildenhall, including logistics, security, civil engineering, medical care, and personnel services. • KC-135 Support: One of its primary missions was to support KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, which provided vital aerial refueling for SAC’s bomber and reconnaissance aircraft on global missions. • Cold War Alert: During the Cold War, RAF Mildenhall and the 3922nd CSG played a significant role in SAC’s Reflex Action missions, keeping bombers and tankers on constant alert status in Europe. • Transition and Redesignation: The 3922nd Combat Support Group was redesignated the 306th Combat Support Group on 1 February 1966, reflecting changes in USAF organizational structure. • Support for Special Operations: The group occasionally supported special operations aircraft and personnel transiting through Mildenhall, highlighting its flexibility and strategic importance. • International Cooperation: The unit worked closely with the Royal Air Force and other NATO allies, strengthening US-UK military relations during a critical period of the Cold War. • Legacy: The 3922nd Combat Support Group’s legacy continues through the ongoing USAF presence at RAF Mildenhall, which remains a key air base for US and NATO forces in Europe.