Edward Travis

The 320th Bomb Wing was established in 1947 as part of the United States Air Force’s Strategic Air Command. Initially activated at March Air Force Base, California, the wing operated bombers such as the B-29 Superfortress and later transitioned to the B-47 Stratojet. Throughout the Cold War, the unit played a crucial deterrent role, maintaining nuclear alert status and participating in numerous training and readiness exercises. The 320th Bomb Wing was inactivated in 1960, briefly reactivated in the 1960s and 1980s, and ultimately redesignated before its final inactivation, reflecting shifting Air Force strategies and organizational changes.

The 307th Component Repair Squadron (CAMS), originally part of the 307th Bomb Wing, was activated at U.S. Air Force installations such as U-Tapao Royal Thai Navy Airfield during the Vietnam War era. The unit's primary mission was to provide specialized maintenance and component repair support for B-52 Stratofortress bombers and KC-135 Stratotankers engaged in combat operations, notably during Operation Arc Light. The 307th CAMS played a crucial role in ensuring high aircraft readiness rates by servicing avionics, engines, and other critical systems under challenging wartime conditions. Following the end of major U.S. operations in Southeast Asia, the unit was eventually inactivated or re-designated as part of broader Air Force restructuring efforts.