U-Tapao 4258th Strategic Air Wing - Black COTTON the base was uniquely situated

the base was uniquely situated to provide fuel

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was an important battle of the war

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U-Tapao 4258th Strategic Air Wing - Black COTTON the base was uniquely situatedThe 4258th Strategic Wing (SAC) was activated in June 1966 at U Tapao under the 3rd Air Division, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The wing was charged with the responsibility of supporting refueling requirements of USAF fighter aircraft in Southeast Asia, plus conducting bombing missions on a daily basis. Steadily progressing and adding to the mission, U Tapao welcomed its first complement of KC 135 tankers in August 1966. By September, the base was