58th Special Operations Wing

• The 58th Special Operations Wing is part of the United States Air Force Special Operations Command. • It was activated on February 1, 1943 as the 58th Bombardment Wing and operated primarily in the Pacific Theater during World War II. • After the war, the wing was redesignated as the 58th Fighter-Bomber Wing and served in Japan, Okinawa, and Korea during the Korean War. • In 1957, the wing was redesignated as the 58th Tactical Fighter Wing and operated F-100 Super Sabre aircraft during the Vietnam War. • In 2007, the wing was redesignated as the 58th Special Operations Wing and is currently based at Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico. • The wing's mission includes unconventional warfare, counterterrorism, combat search and rescue, and psychological operations. • The wing is known for its specialized training programs and cutting-edge technology used in special operations missions. • The 58th Special Operations Wing has been involved in numerous high-profile operations, including the raid that killed Osama bin Laden in 2011. • The wing has earned multiple awards and decorations for its outstanding performance in combat operations. • The 58th Special Operations Wing continues to play a crucial role in protecting US national security interests around the world.