92nd Bomb Wing

The 92nd Bomb Wing (92 BW) was established in 1947 and is currently based at Fairchild Air Force Base in Washington. Originally activated as the 92nd Bombardment Group during World War II, the unit flew B-17 Flying Fortress missions over Europe. During the Cold War, the 92nd transitioned to B-36 and later B-52 Stratofortress bombers, becoming a key component of Strategic Air Command’s nuclear deterrence mission. Today, the 92nd Bomb Wing operates KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft and plays a vital role in global aerial refueling and strategic airpower projection.