 During the Cold War, it was part of Strategic Air Command equipped with B-52 Stratofortress bombers until its inactivation in 1963.The 436th Training Squadron provides formal training to Air Combat Command using 14 classes at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas and 38 other programs exported directly to units for local training needs.Training includes flight, ground and weapons safety, Air Force operations resource management system, classroom instructor training, Aircrew flight equipment, and computer software use and development.