8th af sac

The 8th Air Force (8 AF), part of the Strategic Air Command (SAC), was originally activated during World War II in 1942 and quickly became one of the most powerful air forces, conducting strategic bombing campaigns over Nazi-occupied Europe. After the war, it was assigned to the newly formed SAC in 1946, focusing on nuclear deterrence and long-range strategic bombing during the Cold War. Throughout the decades, the 8th AF maintained a constant state of readiness, operating heavy bombers such as the B-47, B-52, and later the B-1 and B-2. Its legacy continues today as a key component of America's strategic airpower, now operating under the Air Force Global Strike Command.