57th Bombardment Wing

The 57th Bombardment Wing was a large U.S. Air Force unit responsible for organizing, training, and deploying bomber aircraft. Active during the Cold War era, it played a key role in strategic nuclear deterrence and air power projection. The wing managed several groups of long-range bombers, such as the B-52 Stratofortress, focusing on readiness to conduct nuclear or conventional bombing missions globally. Its operations contributed to national defense by maintaining a capable and flexible air force force posture during a tense period of international rivalry.