In 1982, the wing retired its B-52D aircraft and converted from a bombardment wing to an air refueling wing with KC-135E and KC-135Q aircraft.
In 1982, the wing retired its B-52D aircraft and converted from a bombardment wing to an air refueling wing. It was the first USAF unit to operate the new KC-10A along with with KC-135E and KC-135Q aircraft.