66th Electronic Combat Wing

The 66th Electronic Combat Wing (66th ECW) was an important unit of the United States Air Force specializing in electronic warfare. Activated in 1985 at Sembach Air Base, Germany, the wing operated EC-130H Compass Call aircraft to provide electronic countermeasures and suppression of enemy air defenses, supporting NATO operations during the Cold War. The wing played a vital role in disrupting enemy communications and radar systems, enhancing the effectiveness and survivability of allied air operations. The 66th ECW was inactivated in 1991 following the drawdown of US forces in Europe after the end of the Cold War.