502d Air Base Wing

• The 502d Air Base Wing was activated on April 26, 1949, at Washington National Airport in Washington, D.C. • During the Korean War, the 502d Air Base Wing provided support to U.S. and United Nations forces in Korea. • In 1962, the wing was redesignated as the 502d Tactical Control Wing and provided air traffic control and tactical air control services in Europe. • The 502d Air Base Wing was redesignated as the 502d Air Base Wing in 1985 and reassigned to Ramstein Air Base in Germany. • In 2015, the wing deployed personnel and resources in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, the U.S. military's campaign against ISIS. • During the Cold War, the 502d Air Base Wing played a key role in supporting NATO forces in Europe. • In 2016, the wing deployed personnel to support relief efforts in Haiti after Hurricane Matthew struck the island nation. • The 502d Air Base Wing has received multiple awards and citations for its service, including the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award. • The wing has a long history of supporting humanitarian missions around the world, including providing relief to victims of natural disasters. • Today, the 502d Air Base Wing continues to provide support services to U.S. and NATO forces in Europe, ensuring the safety and security of American interests abroad.