451st Air Expeditionary Wing (U.S. Air Force) Frosted Pint Glass 16oz

The 451st Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW) is a United States Air Force unit primarily stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. It falls under the jurisdiction of the Eighth Air Force and Air Combat Command. This wing's key mission is to maintain a strategic deterrence posture by operating and maintaining the B-52H Stratofortress bomber fleet, ensuring their readiness for global operations. The 451st AEW also participates in joint exercises and humanitarian missions worldwide. Its history dates back to World War II, with the lineage being traced to the 306th Bombardment Group, which flew B-29 Superfortresses in the Pacific Theater. Throughout its evolution, the unit has been involved in various significant military actions, including the Cold War, Vietnam War, Gulf War, and operations in Afghanistan and Iraq.