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  • The 50th Space Wing has a rich history that started in the skies and dates back to 1949. Today, the wing is organized into four groups, the 50th and 750th Operations Groups, the 50th Network Operations Group and the 50th Mission Support Group, including 16 Geographically Separated Units across the world. Through the 50th SW and its GSUs, the wing enables command and control of more than 190 satellites, to include commercial, Department of Defense and civil assets. The wing will deactivate Friday, July 24th upon the stand-up of the Peterson-Schriever Garrison. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman Amanda Lovelace)

    50th SW: conquering airspace to mastering space

    The 50th Space Wing has a rich history that started in the skies and dates back to 1949. Today, the wing is organized into four groups, the 50th and 750th Operations Groups, the 50th Network Operations Group and the 50th Mission Support Group, including 16 Geographically Separated Units across the world. Through the 50th SW and its GSUs, the wing
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    Desert Storm Anniversary: Warfighters then, now

    The 50th Tactical Fighter Wing played its warfighter role during this moment in history, the 50th Space Wing continues to fight the fight now and into the future. (U.S. Air Force graphic by 2nd Lt. Scarlett Rodriguez)

  • History Quiz - week of August 3

    Last week’s question and answer: The 10th Tactical Fighter Squadron was detached from the 50th Tactical Fighter Wing from Dec. 28, 1990 until May 10, 1991. To what wing was the squadron attached during that time and from what location did it operate? Click to find out!
  • For an in-depth read on the 25th Space Range Squadron's history, please read the squadron and patch history in celebration of the 25th's centennial. (U.S. Air Force graphic/2nd Lt. Scarlett Rodriguez)

    25 SRS: A timeline

    The 25th Space Range Squadron has 100 years of history to be shared. Click to find out more!

  • History Quiz - week of June 29

    Last week’s question and answer: In 1959, remote tracking stations for satellite operations opened in Hawaii, California, New Hampshire and other locations. The next expansion of the network occurred in 1961, when three additional sites opened. Name one of those sites. Click the link to find out if you're right!

  • History Quiz - week of June 22

    Last week’s question and answer: The Consolidated Space Operations Center turnover from Air Force Systems Command to Air Force Space Command occurred incrementally over several years. What associated turnover occurred on October 1, 1987? Click the link to find out!

  • History quiz -- week of June 8

    Last week’s question and answer: Before being acquired by the Air Force as a satellite control site, New Boston Air Force Station fulfilled what role from 1942? From its 1942 opening until the end of World War II, New Boston served as a bombing and gunnery range for U.S. military aircrews.
  • The 3rd Space Operations Squadron gathers to reenact humorous poses from previous squadron photographs during its final uniform inspection before it stands down next month at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Friday, May 12, 2017. The mission of 3 SOPS has been to ensure reliable space-borne communications to national authorities, U.S. and allied forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Moore)

    3 SOPS performs last uniform inspection

    The 3rd Space Operations Squadron gathers to reenact humorous poses from previous squadron photographs during its final uniform inspection before it stands down next month at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Friday, May 12, 2017. The mission of 3 SOPS has been to ensure reliable space-borne communications to national authorities, U.S. and allied

  • History Quiz - week of May 18

    Oct. 27, 2009 marked what milestone for the 21st Space Operations Squadron? This date marked the formal occupancy of the Ellison Onizuka Satellite Operations Facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, the new home for the 21st Space Operations Squadron.

  • History Quiz - week of April 27

    Last week’s question and answer: What two medical establishments were assigned to the 50th Tactical Fighter (now Space) Wing from 1953-1991? The two primary medical establishments assigned to the 50th Tactical Fighter Wing between 1953 and 1991 were the 50th Tactical Hospital (formerly 50th Medical Group) and the USAF Hospital, Hahn, Germany (later renamed 50th Tactical Fighter Wing Hospital).

  • History Quiz - week of April 20

    Last week's question and answer - What was the first jet fighter operated by crews of the 50th Fighter (now Operations) Group? The first jet fighter operated by the 50th Fighter Group was the F-84 Thunderjet. The group operated this aircraft from 1949-1950.

  • History Quiz – Week of April 13

    This week’s question: What was the first jet fighter operated by crews of the 50th Fighter (now Operations) Group?

  • History Quiz – week of March 30

    This week’s question: This pilot had 8 MiG victories in the Korean War. In 1953 he was assigned to the 50th Fighter-Bomber Wing, 81st Fighter-Bomber Squadron, and played a primary role in moving the wing’s F-86 aircraft to Hahn AB, Germany. Later he led the 67th Tactical Fighter Squadron in combat operations in Vietnam. He was shot down in his F-105D Thunderchief and spent seven years as a prisoner of war. He is one of only four airmen to receive multiple awards of the Air Force Cross.

  • History Quiz – week of March 23

    SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Last week’s question and answer:On March 1, 1950, the 50th Space Wing (previously 50th Fighter Wing) underwent its first of four redesignations.  What was the wing’s new name?  The wing was redesignated from 50th Fighter Wing to 50th Fighter-Interceptor Wing.  This week’s question: On March 22, 1994, the first

  • History Quiz - week of Dec. 29

    On December 30, 1981, the wing received its first F-16A Fighting Falcon, delivered to which squadron?

  • History Quiz - week of April 21

    Last week's question and answer: Which aircraft series arrived for testing April 19, 1979, at Hahn Air Base? A flight of four F-16s arrived at Hahn to begin testing.
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