Mar 18, 1954: Activation at Alexandria AFB, La., under command of LTC F. R. Bates. First unit in TAC of its type.
Jun 20, 1954: First Flight in KB-29 from Alexandria. Sep. 1, 19 54: Maj J. F. Groom assumed command.
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