During the Cold War, 15 AF was one of three Numbered Air Forces of the United States Air Force Strategic Air Command (SAC), commanding USAF strategic bombers and missiles on a global scale. Elements of 15th Air Force engaged in combat operations during the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and Operation Desert Storm.

Fifteenth Air Force was assigned to SAC on 31 March (15th AF's 263rd Army Air Force Base Unit—with SAC's radar detachments—transferred the same date directly under HQ SAC [11]), while the IX Troop Carrier Command was inactivated the same date and its …

Fifteenth AF is responsible for ensuring the agile combat support capabilities of 13 wings and three direct reporting units, preparing Airmen for the dynamic requirements of air, space and cyberspace of the future. These units encompass about 600 aircraft and more than 47,000 active duty and civilian members.

2015年12月15日 · mposite Bomb Group of 15th Air Force was given the tactical atomic mission on 1 May 1946. Locate. at Roswell AFB, New Mexico, the 509th was SAC’s only combat ready atomic delivery unit. In July 1946, thi.

The 1st Combat Evaluation Group (initially "1CEG", later "1CEVG") was a Strategic Air Command (SAC) unit. It was formed on 1 August 1961 to merge the 3908th Strategic Standardization Group for SAC aircrew evaluation with the 1st Radar Bomb Scoring Group that had originated from the 263rd Army Air Force Base Unit which transferred from 15th AF ...

Department of the Air Force releases memorandum on initial return to in-person work implementation plan. Tactical Leadership Course emphasizes Agile Combat Employment . Air Force kicks off roadshow, prepares Airmen for ‘Units of Action’ implementation. Air Force Wargaming Institute hosts tabletop exercise for the Department Level Exercise ...

The 97th provided air refueling for USAF units supporting the rescue of American citizens in Grenada, October to Nov 1983. It soon upgraded its B–52G force to carry the AGM–86B air-launched cruise missile (ALCM) in 1984. The following year, it won SAC’s Fairchild Trophy for excellence in bombing and navigation.

Fifteenth Air Force [15AF] became the first NAF assigned to SAC on 31 March 1946. 15AF HQ was last assigned to March Air Force Base, California. Under 15AF were most of the Strategic Missile Wings [SMW] and Strategic Recommaissance Wings [SRW] assigned to SAC. 15AF also had responsibility for the SAC Airborne Command Post [ABNCP].

The 495th Fighter Group reports directly to the 15th Air Force and has more than 900 active-duty airmen assigned to 10 squadrons and 23 operating locations across the United States.

2021年3月26日 · Goal of three Air Forces as subcommands realized when 311th Air Division redesignated 2 nd Air Force, giving Strategic Air Command (SAC) 2nd, 8th and 15th Air Forces. Major personnel problem was that of manning units with personnel possessing required skills; SAC development program began end of 1948.