99th Air Base Wing
U.S. Air Force
The **99th Air Base Wing** was originally activated in 1942 as the 99th Bombardment Group, participating in key campaigns in North Africa and Italy during World War II. After several redesignations and periods of inactivation, the wing was reactivated in 1947 and played a significant role throughout the Cold War, operating strategic bombers and later transitioning to support roles. In 1995, the unit was redesignated as the 99th Air Base Wing and assigned to Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Today, the 99th Air Base Wing provides essential installation support, security, and infrastructure management for Nellis AFB, serving as a vital component of the United States Air Force's operational readiness and training capabilities.
