3rd Fighter Wing

The 3rd Fighter Wing, originally activated as the 3rd Bombardment Wing in 1940, has a distinguished history within the United States Air Force. During World War II, the unit played a significant role in the Pacific Theater, conducting bombing and strafing missions against Japanese forces. After the war, the wing transitioned to jet aircraft and participated in combat operations during the Korean War, achieving notable air-to-air and ground-attack successes. Today, stationed at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, the 3rd Wing continues its legacy by providing air dominance, global mobility, and combat support as part of Pacific Air Forces.