70th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing
The 70th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing (70th ISR Wing) is a United States Air Force unit assigned to the 16th Air Force. It is stationed at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland.
| 70th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing | |
|---|---|
70th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing Emblem | |
| Active | 1941–1943, 1947–1949, 1955–1962, 1963–1969, 1994–1998, 2000–present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Type | Wing |
| Role | Intelligence |
| Part of | 16th Air Force |
| Garrison/HQ | Fort George G. Meade, Maryland |
| Nickname(s) | America's Cryptologic Wing |
| Motto(s) | We Watch Out for You (WW II) Strength Through Unity (1964–present) |
| Decorations | AFOUA |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Colonel Celina Noyes |
Known as "America's Cryptologic Wing", is the only Air Force wing that supports the National Security Agency, the Sixteenth Air Force, and the entire United States Air Force with cryptologic intelligence.
The 70th Reconnaissance Group conducted observation, artillery adjustment and fighter and bomber support training with United States Army ground forces during World War II. The group served as a reserve unit for two years later in the decade. During the Cold War, the 70th was a component wing of Strategic Air Command's (SAC) deterrent force as a strategic reconnaissance organization and heavy bombardment wing.