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 | |
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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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