49th TAC Fighter Wing

The 49th Tactical Fighter Wing (49th TFW) was originally activated in 1948 as the 49th Fighter Wing and has a distinguished history in the United States Air Force. During the Korean War, the wing flew numerous combat missions, providing crucial air support and earning several unit citations. In the Vietnam War era, the 49th TFW was stationed at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, operating aircraft such as the F-100 Super Sabre and later the F-4 Phantom II. Over the decades, the wing transitioned to advanced fighter jets, including the F-15 Eagle and F-117 Nighthawk, playing a significant role in both training and combat operations before its redesignation as the 49th Wing.