Loading dashboard
Preparing your dashboard…
Over 3,064,780 active members
Loading dashboard
Preparing your dashboard…
U.S. Air Force Veteran
Branch
U.S. Air Force
Rank
a/2
Service Years
1963 - 1967
Strategic Air Command
U.S. Air Force
The Strategic Air Command (SAC) was a major command of the United States Air Force that existed from 1946 to 1992. Its primary mission was to provide strategic nuclear deterrence and global strike capabilities during the Cold War. SAC operated a large fleet of bombers, intercontinental ballistic missiles, and reconnaissance aircraft to fulfill its mission. The command played a key role in maintaining the balance of power between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War.
1ST Bomb Wing
U.S. Air Force
The 1st Bomb Wing is a unit of the United States Air Force based at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana. It is responsible for operating the B-52H Stratofortress bomber aircraft, which are capable of delivering nuclear weapons. The wing has a long history of strategic bombing, dating back to World War II, and has played a key role in numerous conflicts since then. In addition to its combat missions, the 1st Bomb Wing also conducts training exercises and provides support for global operations.