Trained to maintain tactical proficiency while participating in the military occupation and air defense of Japan, 1948-Jun 1950. Remained in Japan until 1 Dec 1950, although components detached for combat operations in Korea. The wing's tactical mission was greatly reduced, but did include pilot training from late Jun to 1 Dec 1950.

The 49th Wing is a remotely piloted vehicle wing of the United States Air Force. It is assigned to Nineteenth Air Force, Air Education and Training Command. It is stationed at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. The wing has fought during the Korean War, Vietnam War, Operation Desert Storm and NATO -led Operation Allied Force over Kosovo. [3]

The 75 year history of the 49th Wing is one of pride and distinction, originally organized as the 49th Pursuit Group (Interceptor) on November 20, 1940 and activated at Selfridge Field, Michigan on January 15, 1941, the unit became one of the first combat units to deploy from the United States to the Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations ...

The 49th Wing, located at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, supports national security objectives by deploying worldwide to support peacetime and wartime contingencies. The wing provides combat-ready Airmen and Guardians, trains F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots and MQ-9 Reaper pilots and sensor operators.

Holloman AFB is located just southwest of Alamogordo, New Mexico. It sits at an altitude of 4,093 ft in the Tularose Basin between two mountain ranges, the Sacramento and San Andres. The base is known for having the world's largest and fastest test track. The 49th Wing serves as the host wing on base.

The 49th Wing, located at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, supports national security objectives by deploying worldwide to support peacetime and wartime contingencies. The wing provides combat-ready Airmen and Guardians, trains F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots and MQ-9 Reaper pilots and sensor operators.

The 49th Wing (49 WG) is a United States Air Force unit, assigned to Twelfth Air Force, Air Combat Command. It is stationed at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. The 49th Wing supports national security objectives by deploying worldwide to …

From February 28 to March 15, 2025, the 49th Wing deployed a dynamic team of Airmen to Homestead Air Reserve Base, conducting a Large Force... Holloman AFB looks to Revolutionize Aircraft...

- Present Holloman Air Force Base.

The 49th Wing, located at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, supports national security objectives by deploying worldwide to support peacetime and wartime contingencies. The wing provides combat-ready Airmen and Guardians, trains F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots and MQ-9 Reaper pilots and sensor operators.