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Branch

U.S. Air Force

Members

About 310 BW

The **310th Bomb Wing (310 BW)** was first activated in 1942 as the 310th Bombardment Group, part of the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. The unit flew B-25 Mitchell medium bombers in combat across the Mediterranean Theater, participating in campaigns in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, and Southern France. After World War II, the unit underwent several redesignations and periods of inactivation, eventually becoming the 310th Bomb Wing under the United States Air Force. In the postwar era, it operated various aircraft and served in the Air Force Reserve, contributing to the strategic deterrence mission and training aircrews for future conflicts.

Unit Members

William Sullivan

U.S. Air Force

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Ron Dickneite

U.S. Air Force

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Photos

Osan Korea Electronic Warfare Technician

51 Component Repair Squadron • U.S. Air Force • 1979

Boeing 767 Captain

U.S. Air Force • 2017

Towing Gliders

U.S. Air Force • 2000

C-141 Flight Engineer Graduation

708 Military Airlift Squadron • U.S. Air Force • 1982

About 310 BW

About this Unit

Historical Facts

• Origins in World War II: The 310th Bombardment Wing traces its lineage to the 310th Bombardment Group, which was activated in 1942 and flew B-25 Mitchell bombers in the Mediterranean Theater. • Distinguished Unit Citation: The 310th Bombardment Group received a Distinguished Unit Citation for its daring low-level mission against Italian airfields in July 1943. • Postwar Reactivation: The 310th was reactivated several times after World War II, reflecting the changing needs of the U.S. Air Force during the Cold War. • Transition to B-29s: After WWII, the 310th transitioned to flying the B-29 Superfortress, the aircraft famous for delivering atomic bombs over Japan. • Reserve Component: The 310th Bomb Wing is currently part of the Air Force Reserve Command, based at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado. • Space Operations: In 2008, the 310th became the first Air Force Reserve unit to have an operational mission in space, supporting GPS satellite operations. • Unit Motto: The 310th’s motto is “Perficio,” meaning “I Accomplish,” reflecting its commitment to completing every mission. • Decorated Heritage: The 310th has earned numerous campaign streamers and awards, including those for its WWII service in North Africa and Italy. • Citizen Airmen: The 310th is notable for integrating traditional reservists, Air Reserve Technicians, and active-duty personnel to fulfill its diverse missions. • Humanitarian Missions: Members of the 310th have supported disaster relief and humanitarian assistance, including Hurricane Katrina and international crises.