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4080th STRATEGIC RECONNAISSANCE WING History |
| .The Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards |
| The 4080th Strategic
Reconnaissance Wing distinguished itself by exceptionally meritorious
service from
1st August 1957 to 1st September 1959. During this period, the 4080th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing completed a series of extremely hazardous operations to determine the atmospheric distribution of particulate and gaseous material from the detonation of nuclear weapons which resulted in the collection of important data fro scientific research. In addition, the 4080th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing implemented a series of Flying Safety policies and procedures which reduced the accident rate to an unprecedented aero while accumulating more than 12,000 hours of Strategic Reconnaissance operations on a global scale. The initiative , resourcefulness and selfless devotion to duty displayed by members of the 4080th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing reflect great credit upon themselves and of the United States Air Force. |
| The 4080th Strategic Wing and component Units shown are awarded the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for exceptionally meritorious achievement or service in support of military operations |
| 2nd September 1959 - 24th November 1962 |
| HQ 4080th SW, 4028th SRWS, 4080th FMS, 4080th OMS, 4080th A&EMS,4080th CDS |
| The 4080th Strategic Wing SAC is awarded the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for exceptionally meritorious achievement or service in support of military operations |
| 11th February 1964 - 30th April 1965 |
| 4028th SRWS, 4080th FMS, 4080th OMS & 4080th A&EMS. |
| The Air Force Outstanding Unit Award is awarded to the 4080th Strategic Wing (SAC) for exceptionally meritorious service in support of military operations against an opposing armed force from |
| 1st May 1965- 25th June 1966 |
| 4080th A&EMS, 4080th FMS,
4080th OMS, 4025th RS, 4028th SRWS, 803rd MG, 803rd CS, Det 2 , 9th WS(
MAC).
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| UNITS |
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4080th SRW 1st April 1956.
Turner AFB GA.
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| Periodic Maintenance Squadron, |
| Field Maintenance Squadron, |
| Headquarters Squadron Section, |
| Armament & Electronics Squadron. |
| 4025th SRS (L), 4028th SRS, 4029th SRS |
| 4080th SW 1st April 1957. Laughlin AFB TX |
| Periodic Maintenance Squadron , |
| Field Maintenance Squadron, |
| Headquarters Squadron Section, |
| Armament & Electronic Squadron, |
| 4025th SRS 4028th SRS |
| 4080th SRW History Continued - Off to War |
| THE COMMANDERS | |
| Col Gerald W . Johnson | Col Julius H .Baughn |
| 1 May 1956 - 1 Apr 1957 | 10 Jun 1965 - 12 Feb 1966 |
| Col Hubert Zemke | Col William D. Kyle Jr |
| 1 Apr 1957 - 12 Nov 1957 | 12 Feb 1966 - 15 Aug 1966 |
| Brig Gen Austin J . Russell | Col Marion C. Mixon |
| 12 Nov 1957 - 17 Dec 1958 | 15 Aug 1966 - 1 Aug 1970 |
| Col Andrew J . Bratton | Col Raymond L. Haupt |
| 17 Dec 1958 - 28 July 1960 | 1 Aug 1970 - 29 June 1972 |
| Col William W .Wilcox | Col Donald S. White |
| 28 July 1960 - 3 July 1961 | 29 June 1972 - 7 May 1974 |
| Col John A. Des Portes | Col Charles B. Stratton |
| 3 July 1961 - 10 Jun 1965 | 7 May 1974- |