5th Weather Wing

The 5th Weather Wing was a United States Air Force unit responsible for providing weather support to Air Force and Army units, primarily during the Cold War. Activated in 1948, it played a crucial role in meteorological forecasting, supporting operations in Europe and later in the United States. The wing contributed to mission planning, flight safety, and overall operational effectiveness by delivering accurate weather intelligence. The 5th Weather Wing was inactivated in 1991 as part of a broader reorganization within the Air Force’s weather services.