The 450th Electronic Warfare Wing will consist of various electronic attack and protection units, and well as have operational input for the EC-130J Hercules and EA-6B Prowler aircraft and flying missions. Part of the EC-130J aircraft's mission is to essentially provide an electronic shield around ground forces that deny the enemy the ability to use many of their technological assets against them. The EA-6B aircraft has the ability to jam hostile radar and communications.
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Organized February 1, 1963 at Minot AFB, North Dakota, where it replaced the 4136th Strategic Wing. It trained in global bombardment and air refueling operations. Added post attack command and control system (PACCS) airborne launch control system (ALCS) missions in 1967 and began active PACCS/ALCS missions in February 1968. During the Vietnam War, the 450 BW supported SAC combat operations in Southeast Asia by furnishing KC-15 aircraft and crews, December 1965- July 1968, and B-52 crews, Jun-July 1968. During the Vietnam War is was deactivated and replaced by the 5th Bombardment Wing
Air Force Cyberspace Command Era
If the Cyperspace Command's establishment plan is approved by HQ USAF, the 450th Wing will be reactivated in the course of 2008 at Lackland AFB with the proposed subordinate units listed below.