498th Nuclear Systems Wing
The 498th Nuclear Systems Wing was a wing of the United States Air Force based at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico.
| 498th Nuclear Systems Wing | |
|---|---|
498th Group B-29 Superfortress landing at Isely Field, Saipan, 1945 | |
| Active | 1943-1946; 1960-1969; 2006-2012 |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Role | Management of nuclear weapons |
| Part of | Air Force Materiel Command |
| Engagements | Western Pacific Theater |
| Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award |
| Insignia | |
| 498th Nuclear Systems Wing emblem )Approved 25 August 2009) | |
| 498 Tactical Missile Gp emblem (approved 19 December 1961) | |
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