Bergstrom AFB, Texas - 1962

Bergstrom Air Force Base (1942-1993) was located seven miles southeast of Austin, Texas. In its later years it was a major base for the U.S. Air Force's RF-4C reconnaissance fighter fleet. Image File history File links Bergstromafb-0362. ... Image File history File links Bergstromafb-0362. ... Nickname: Live Music Capital of the World Location in the state of Texas Coordinates: Country United States State Texas County Travis County Mayor Will Wynn Area    - City 669. ... Aircraft of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing and coalition counterparts stationed together at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, in southwest Asia, fly over the desert. ... The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II[2] is a two-seat supersonic long-range all-weather fighter-bomber developed for the U.S. Navy by McDonnell Douglas. ...

History

Del Valle Army Airbase was activated on 19 September 1942 on 3,000 acres (12 km²) leased from the City of Austin. The lease agreement stipulated that the land would revert back to the city if the government abandoned it. The name of the base was changed to Bergstrom Army Air Field on March 3, 1943, in honor of Captain John August Earl Bergstrom, a reservist in the 19th Bombardment Group, who was killed at Clark Field, Philippines on December 8, 1941. He was the first Austinite killed in World War II. The base was renamed Bergstrom Field on November 11, 1943, and became Bergstrom Air Force Base in December 1948. At this time, command passed from the Tactical Air Command (TAC) to the Continental Air Command, then in 1949, to the Strategic Air Command (SAC). September 19 is the 262nd day of the year (263rd in leap years). ... 1942 (MCMXLII) was a common year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1942 calendar). ... March 3 is the 62nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (63rd in leap years). ... 1943 (MCMXLIII) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1943 calendar). ... Proper name for Clark Air Base, Republic of the Philippines, during 1919-1948 when it was under U.S. Army jurisdiction. ... December 8 is the 342nd day (343rd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... Combatants Major Allied powers: United Kingdom Soviet Union United States Republic of China and others Major Axis powers: Nazi Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Harry Truman Chiang Kai-Shek Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tojo Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead... November 11 is the 315th day of the year (316th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 50 days remaining. ... 1943 (MCMXLIII) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1943 calendar). ... The Tactical Air Command (TAC) was a command of the United States Air Force charged with battlefield-level (tactical) air combat, including light bombardment, close air support of ground troops, interdiction of enemy forces, and air transport of ground troops. ... The Strategic Air Command (SAC) was the operational establishment of the United States Air Force in charge of Americas bomber-based and ballistic missile-based strategic nuclear arsenal from 1946 to 1992. ...

Host units assigned to Bergstrom were:

• United States Army Air Force
  • 316th Troop Carrier Group (29 Sep 1942 - 12 Nov 1942) (C-47,C-53)
  • 89th Troop Carrier Group (14 Dec 1942 - April 1944) (C-47,C-53)
  • 807th AAF/AF Base Unit, (15 Apr 1944 - 6 Oct 1948)
  • 349th Troop Carrier Group (17 Sep 1945 - 7 Sep 1946) (C-47,C-53,C-46)
  • 62d Troop Carrier Group (7 Sep 1946 - 14 Aug 1947) (C-47,C-53)

• United States Air Force
  • 313th Troop Carrier Wing (15 Aug 1947 - 22 Oct 1948) (C-47,C-53,C-46)
  • 441st Air Base Group (6 Oct 1948 - 1 April 1949)
  • 27th Strategic Fighter/Fighter-Bomber Wg, (16 Mar 1949 - 1 Jul 1958)
  • 4130th Strategic Wing, (1 Oct 1958 - 1 Sep 1963)
  • 340th Bombardment Wing, (1 Sep 1963 - 1 Jul 1966)
  • 75th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, (1 Jul 1966 - 15 Jul 1971)
  • 67th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, (15 Jul 1971- 30 September 1993)

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Strategic Air Command

Bergstrom Air Force Base blueprint, 1957

In 1949, the 27th Strategic Fighter Wing was assigned to Bergstom under the 8th Air Force. Initially flying the P/F-82 "Twin Mustang" and P/F-51 "Mustang", the wing flew fighter escort operations to meet SAC commitments through 1950. Upgrading to F-84E jets in 1950, the wing won the Mackay Trophy for successful deployment of 90 F-84s from Bergstrom AFB, to Furstenfeldbruck AB, West Germany, in September 1950, via Labrador, Greenland, Iceland, and England. This was the first long-range mass flight of jet aircraft in aviation history. Download high resolution version (1965x1380, 1179 KB)Bergstrom blueprint, 1957. ... Download high resolution version (1965x1380, 1179 KB)Bergstrom blueprint, 1957. ...

During the Korean War, the 27th SFW deployed to Yokota AB, Japan on 19 November 1950, then split into two echelons. The advance echelon deployed at Taegu AB, South Korea on 1 December 1950, while the rear echelon deployed at Itazuke AB, Japan on 9 December. The Wing flew combat missions in Korea until 30 June 1951 and returned to the United States. The Wing redeployed to Misawa AB, Japan during 6 October 1952 - 13 February 1953 to provide air defense. Combatants United Nations: Republic of Korea United States United Kingdom Canada Australia The Netherlands France Philippines Turkey Ethiopia Communist states: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea People’s Republic of China Soviet Union Commanders Syngman Rhee Chung Il Kwon Douglas MacArthur Mark W. Clark Matthew Ridgway Kim Il-sung Choi... November 19 is the 323rd day of the year (324th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1950 (MCML) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... December 1 is the 335th (in leap years the 336th) day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... December 9 is the 343rd day (344th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... June 30 is the 181st day of the year (182nd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 184 days remaining. ... 1951 (MCMLI) was a common year starting on Monday; see its calendar. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Misawa Air Base. ... October 6 is the 279th day of the year (280th in leap years). ... 1952 (MCMLII) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... February 13 is the 44th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1953 (MCMLIII) was a common year starting on Thursday. ...

Wing pilot Capt Forrest W. Wilson, in an F-84G, won the Allison Trophy jet aircraft race of the National Aircraft Show at Dayton, Ohio, on 6 September 1953, flying the 110.3-mile course at an average speed of 537.802 mph in 12:17.2 minutes. September 6 is the 249th day of the year (250th in leap years). ... 1953 (MCMLIII) was a common year starting on Thursday. ...

North American F-82F Twin Mustang Serial 46-414 of the 27th SFW. Note the black paint reflecting this aircraft's role as a night fighter.

From June 1953 - June 1957 the 27th had air refueling as an additional mission, flying the KB-29 aerial tanker. Image File history File links 27sfw-f82-bergstrom. ... Image File history File links 27sfw-f82-bergstrom. ... The Boeing B-29 Superfortress (Boeing Model 341/345) was a four-engine heavy bomber flown by the United States Army Air Force. ...

On 1 July 1957, the 27th was redesigned the 27th Fighter-Bomber Wing and was assigned to TAC. It also received the new F-101 "Voodo". Maj Adrian E. Drew, wing F-101 project officer, broke the world speed record on 12 Dec 1957 when he flew an F-101A over a Mojave Desert course at 1,212.8 mph in one direction and 1,207.5 mph in the opposite direction. July 1 is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 183 days remaining. ... 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The McDonnell F-101 Voodoo was a supersonic military aircraft flown by the USAF and the RCAF. Initially designed as a long-range bomber escort (known as a penetration fighter) for the Strategic Air Command, the Voodoo served in a variety of other roles, including the fighter bomber, all-weather...

On 1 July 1958, the 27th FBW was transferred to Cannon AFB, New Mexico. With the departure of the 27th to New Mexico, Bergstrom returned to SAC with the arrival of the 4130th Strategic Wing on 1 October 1958, flying B-52D's of the 335th Bombardment Squadron and KC-135s of the 910th Air Refueling Squadron. ... Capital Santa Fe Largest city Albuquerque Area  Ranked 5th  - Total 121,665 sq mi (315,194 km²)  - Width 342 miles (550 km)  - Length 370 miles (595 km)  - % water 0. ... October 1 is the 274th day of the year (275th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1958 (MCMLVIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... B-52 can refer to the following: The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress strategic bomber aircraft A hairstyle popular in the 1950s and 1960s, named after the aircraft A rock band, The B-52s, named after the hairstyle A cocktail This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which... The Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker is an aerial refueling tanker aircraft, first manufactured in 1956 and expected to remain in service into the 2020s. ...

The 4130th was part of SAC developing a plan to disburse it's bombers over a larger number of bases, thus making it more difficult for the Soviet Union to knock out the entire fleet with a surprise first strike. The 4130th consisted of 15 B-52s, dispersed from the 95th Bombardment Wing at Biggs AFB. At Bergstom half of the 4130th was kept on fifteen minute alert, fully fueled, armed, and ready for combat. The remaining planes were used for training in bombardment missions and air refueling operations.

The Strategic Wing designation was phased out at Bergstrom on 1 September 1963 when the 4130th was re-designated the 340th Bombardment Wing. The 340th continued SAC global strategic bombardment training and air refueling operations until July 1966 when Bergstrom was again transferred to Tactical Air Command.

In the 1960s, Bergstrom Air Force Base became the place where Air Force One flew into and out of often. It was the airfield that Lyndon Johnson used as president when traveling between Washington, D.C. and his ranch in Texas. The base was almost closed in 1965 due to Department of Defense budget cuts. Air Force One is the air traffic control call sign of any U.S. Air Force aircraft carrying the President of the United States. ... Lyndon Baines Johnson (August 27, 1908–January 22, 1973), often referred to as LBJ, was an American politician. ... Nickname: DC, The District Motto: Justitia Omnibus (Justice for All) Location of Washington, D.C., in relation to the states Maryland and Virginia. ... This article or section seems not to be written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia entry. ... Texas is the gayest motherfucking state out there they can suck my big black balls. ... The United States Department of Defense, abbreviated as DoD or DOD and sometimes called the Defense Department, is a civilian Cabinet organization of the United States government. ...

In 1969, Bergstrom Air Force Base began an "open house" in conjunction with the Austin Aqua Festival and titled it Aero-Fest. In addition to the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds performing, the gathering showed off many military airplanes and other hardware. A crowd favorite was a C-5 Galaxy, which visitors would walk through to get to the main display area. Aero-Fest was an instant success and in just two years, it was drawing 80,000 people to the base. The Austin Aqua Festival (usually called Aqua Fest) was a ten day festival held the first week of August on the shores of Town Lake in Austin, Texas from 1962 until 1998. ... The Thunderbirds are the Air Demonstration Squadron of the United States Air Force. ... The C-5 Galaxy is a jet-powered military transport aircraft designed to provide strategic heavy airlift over intercontinental distances. ...

Tactical Reconnaissance

McDonnell RF-4C-31-MC Phantoms 67-0430 and 67-0436 of the 45th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron. 430 was sent to AMARC on 8 October 1992, while 436 was shot down over Laos 29 July 1970 while assigned to the 14th TRS/432nd TRW at Udon RTAFB.

After July 1966, Bergstom was again under the control of the TAC and housed the headquarters for the Twelfth Air Force, which was responsible for all Tactical Air Command reconnaissance, fighter, and airlift operations west of the Mississippi River. The new 12th Air Force headquarters building was completed in August 1968. The unique circular structure became an icon of the base and was nicknamed "The Doughnut" and "The Roundagon." Image File history File links Rf-4cs-45trs-bergstrom. ... Image File history File links Rf-4cs-45trs-bergstrom. ... October 8 is the 281st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (282nd in leap years). ... 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ... July 29 is the 210th day (211th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 155 days remaining. ... 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1970 calendar). ... Look up July in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1966 calendar). ... Twelfth Air Force is a Numbered Air Force in Air Combat Command (ACC). ... The Mississippi River, derived from the old Ojibwe word misi-ziibi meaning great river (gichi-ziibi big river at its headwaters), is the second-longest river in the United States; the longest is the Missouri River, which flows into the Mississippi. ... August is the eighth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. ... 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1968 calendar). ...

75th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing

The 75th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing was activated at Bergstrom on 1 July 1966. The 75th TRS's mission was to train RF-4C pilots for duty in Southeast Asia and to provide replacement aircraft to the 460th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing at Tan Son Nhut Air Base and the 432nd Tactical Reconnaissance Wing at Udon Royal Thai Air Force Base. Its operational squadrons were: July 1 is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 183 days remaining. ... 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1966 calendar). ... Tan Son Nhut Air Base is a former United States Air Force base. ... Udon Thani International Airport (IATA: UTP, ICAO: VTUD) is an airport located near the city of Udon Thani (อุดรธานี, also Udorn Thanee) in Eastern Thailand in Udon Thani province. ...

• 4th Tactical Reconnaissance: 18 Nov 1966 - 15 Jul 1971 (BB)(blue tail stripe)
• 9th Tactical Reconnaissance: 10 Oct 1968 - 15 Jul 1971 (yellow tail stripe) (BC)
• 14th Tactical Reconnaissance: 3 April 1967 - 6 Nov 1967
• 91st Tactical Reconnaissance: 1 Jul 1967 - 15 Jul 1971 (BA)

Notes:

• 9th TRS transferred to 75th TRW from 363d TRW, Shaw AFB South Carolina.
• 14th TRS deployed PCS to 432d TRW, Udon RTAFB, Thailand 6 Nov 1967.

With the drawdown at the close of the Vietnam War, the 75th TRW was inactivated in place its and resources passed to the 67th TRW, activated on 15 July 1971. Combatants Republic of Vietnam United States Republic of Korea Thailand Australia New Zealand The Philippines National Front for the Liberation of South Vietnam Democratic Republic of Vietnam People’s Republic of China Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea Strength US 1,000,000 South Korea 300,000 Australia 48,000... July 15 is the 196th day (197th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 169 days remaining. ... 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1971 calendar). ...

67th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing

McDonnell RF-4C-32-MC Phantom Serial 66-0469 of the 62d Tactical Reconnaissance Training Squadron, July 1983. This aircraft is currently on display at the Hill AFB Museum, Ogden, Utah

The 67th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing was tranferred to Bergstrom from Mountain Home Air Force Base Idaho on 15 July 1971 when the 366th TFW returned from Da Nang Air Base to Mountain Home and the base's mission was changed. When the 67th moved to Texas , it concentrated on maintaining tactical reconnaissance mission forces capable of meeting worldwide operational requirements. Image File history File links Rf-4c-66-489-jul83-berg. ... Image File history File links Rf-4c-66-489-jul83-berg. ... Mountain Home Air Force Base (Mountain Home AFB) is a base of the United States Air Force located near Mountain Home, Idaho in Elmore County, about 60 miles (100 km) southeast of Boise. ... Link titleInsert non-formatted text here Official language(s) None Capital Boise Largest city Boise Area  Ranked 14th  - Total 83,642 sq mi (216,632 km²)  - Width 305 miles (491 km)  - Length 479 miles (771 km)  - % water 0. ... July 15 is the 196th day (197th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 169 days remaining. ... 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1971 calendar). ... Emblem The 366th Fighter Wing (366 FW) is a unit of the United States Air Force headquartered at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. ... Đà Nẵng International Airport (IATA: DAD, ICAO: VVDN) is located in Da Nang of central Vietnam. ...

The 67th TRW operational squadrons were:

• 12th Tactical Reconnaissance: 31 Aug 1971 - 30 Sep 1993 (orange tail stripe) (BC/BA)
• 45th Tactical Reconnaissance: 31 Aug 1971 - 31 Oct 1975 (BB/BA)
  Reactivated 1 Apr 1982 - 30 Sep 1989 (blue tail stripe)
• 62d Tactical Reconnaissance Training: 1 July 1982 - 31 Dec 1989 (gold/yellow tail stripe)
• 91st Tactical Reconnaissance: 15 Jul 1971 - 30 Aug 1993 (red tail stripe)

Tail codes of the 67th TRW aircraft after June 1972 was "BA".

Notes:

• 75th TFW's 4th TFS and 9th TRS assigned to 67th TRW 15 July 71 through 31 Aug 1971.
  Squadrons redesignated 12th TRS and 45th TRS on 31 Aug 1971.
• 62d TRTS transferred to 67th TRW from 363d TRW, Shaw AFB, South Carolina.
• 45th TRS reactivated 1982 with aircraft transferred from 32d TRS, 363d TRW, Shaw AFB

The 67th TRW conducted reconnaissance training of USAF, US Marine Corps, and allied reconnaissance aircrews between 1982 - 1989; acted as advisor to Air National Guard reconnaissance units until 1992; performed reconnaissance missions supporting the US Customs Service, 1983 - 1992; hosted the TAC-sponsored worldwide tactical reconnaissance competition at Bergstrom in 1986, 1988, and 1990.

In 1979 the Concorde visited Bergstrom, followed by the Space Shuttles Columbia and Discovery aboard their Boeing 747 carrier aircraft in 1981 and 1985, respectively. The Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde supersonic transport (SST), along with the Tupolev Tu-144, was one of only two models of supersonic passenger airliners to have seen commercial service. ... NASAs Space Shuttle, officially called Space Transportation System (STS), is the United States governments current manned launch vehicle. ... Space Shuttle Discovery (NASA Orbiter Vehicle Designation: OV-103) is one of three remaining spacecraft in the space shuttle fleet belonging to the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). ... The Boeing 747, commonly called a Jumbo Jet, is among the most recognizable jet airliners and is the largest passenger airliner currently in service. ...

On 30 September 1989 the 45th TRS was deactivated in conjuntion with other RF-4C squadrons and tranfered some aircraft to the 189th TRS, Idaho Air National Guard for Reconnaissance training. On 31 December the 62d TRTS was also deactivated with it's aircraft going to AMARC. September 30 is the 273rd day of the year (274th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Link titleInsert non-formatted text here Official language(s) None Capital Boise Largest city Boise Area  Ranked 14th  - Total 83,642 sq mi (216,632 km²)  - Width 305 miles (491 km)  - Length 479 miles (771 km)  - % water 0. ... The Air National Guard (ANG) is part of the United States National Guard and a reserve component of the United States Air Force (USAF). ... December 31 is the 365th day of the year (366th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ...

During the Gulf War, the 67th TRW deployed personnel and aircraft in support of operations in Southwest Asia in 1991, photographing enemy targets, conducting searches for enemy missile sites, tracking movement of the Iraqi Republican Guard and oil slicks, and conducting overall battle damage assessment. Combatants UN Coalition Republic of Iraq Commanders Norman Schwarzkopf Saddam Hussein Strength 660,000 360,000 Casualties 378 dead, 1,000 wounded 25,000 dead, 75,000 wounded The Gulf War ( 2 August 1990 – 28 February 1991 ) was a conflict between Iraq and a coalition force of approximately 30 nations...

On 1 October 1991 the wing was redesignated as the 67th Reconnaissance Wing, and on 1 June 1992 assigned to Air Combat Command. October 1 is the 274th day of the year (275th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... June 1 is the 152nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (153rd in leap years), with 213 days remaining. ... 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ... ACC bases and deploments The Air Combat Command (ACC) is a major command (MAJCOM) of the United States Air Force whose mission is to provide air combat forces (mostly aircraft), to other commands, including both commands within the Air Force as well as the United States Unified Combatant Commands that...

In 1992, Bergstrom was realiged as a Air Force Reserve base by BRAC. Brač is a Croatian island in the Adriatic Sea, with an area of 396 km², making it the third largest island in the Adriatic, and thus the largest in Dalmatia. ...

• 91st RS was deactivated on 30 August 1993
• 12th RS was deactivated on 30 September 1993

The wing's RF-4C aircraft were sent to AMARC for disposal. The 67th Reconnaissance Wing and all subordinate units of the wing was formally deactivated on 30 September 1993. August 30 is the 242nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (243rd in leap years), with 123 days remaining. ... 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ... September 30 is the 273rd day of the year (274th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ... September 30 is the 273rd day of the year (274th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ...

Air Force Reserve

General Dynamics F-16C Block 30K Fighting Falcon Serial 88-410 of the 704th Fighter Sqauadron (AFRES)

In March 1976, the Air Force Reserve 924th Tactical Airlift Group moved to Bergstrom from Ellington Air Force Base near Houston. The 704th Tactical Airlift Squadron (TAS) flew early model Lockheed C-130A/B Hercules. Image File history File links 924fw-afres-bergstrom. ... Image File history File links 924fw-afres-bergstrom. ... The Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) is a major command (MAJCOM) of the U.S. Air Force with its headquarters at Robins AFB, Georgia United States. ... Lieutenant Eric Lamar Ellington Field is a small airport in Clear Lake City, Texas, annexed to Houston, Texas. ... Houston redirects here. ... The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is a four-engine turboprop cargo aircraft and the main tactical airlifter for military forces worldwide. ...

F-4D/E

On 1 July 1981 the C-130s were transferred to the 757th TAS at Youngstown ARS, Ohio. The 704th was redesignated as the 924th Tactical Fighter Group, with the 704th Tactical Fighter Sqauadron being re-equipped with McDonnell Douglas F-4D Phantom IIs from 474th TFW at Nellis AFB Nevada. July 1 is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 183 days remaining. ... 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II[2] is a two-seat supersonic long-range all-weather fighter-bomber developed for the U.S. Navy by McDonnell Douglas. ... Nellis Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base, located in Clark County, Nevada, on the northeast side of Las Vegas. ... This article is about the U. S. state of Nevada. ...

In mid-1982, the F-4Ds were sent to the 89th TFS at Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio, with lower-hour F-4Ds arriving from Kusan AB South Korea and the 52d TFW at Spangdahlem Air Base West Germany. In 1989 converted to the F-4E arriving from the 4th TFW at Seymour Johnson AFB North Carolina. 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is a U.S. Air Force base in Greene and Montgomery counties, adjacent to Fairborn and Dayton, Ohio. ... Official language(s) None Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus Largest metro area Cleveland Area  Ranked 34th  - Total 44,825 sq mi (116,096 km²)  - Width 220 miles (355 km)  - Length 220 miles (355 km)  - % water 8. ... Spangdahlem Air Base is a United States Air Force base located near the small German town of Spangdahlem, near the city of Trier. ... 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Seymour Johnson Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base near Goldsboro, North Carolina. ... This article is the current U.S. Collaboration of the Week. ...

In July 1991 Bergstrom ended up on a list of 75 military facilities under study for closure by the post-Cold War Base Realignment and Closure Commission. This was largely due to the retirement of RF-4C aircraft from the USAF inventory. The decision was made to retain the AFRES 924th TFG in an enclosed area of Bergstrom when the base was converted to a civilian airport. All other active-duty USAF activities were to be inactivated or relocated. Look up July in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, please see Cold War (disambiguation). ... Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) is a process of the United States federal government directed at the administration and operation of the US Armed Forces, used by the United States Department of Defense and Congress to close excess military installations and realign the total asset inventory in order to save...

F-16A/B/C/D

The F-4s were sent to AMARC in the summer of 1991 when the first General Dynamics Block 15 F-16A/B Fighting Falcons arrived from the 31st TFW at Homestead AFB Florida. In 1994 the squadron upgraded to the Block 32 F-16C/D from Nellis AFB. Also the 924th was upgraded to Fighter Wing status. 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a multi-role jet fighter aircraft developed by General Dynamics in the United States. ... Aerial Photo of Homestead Air Force Base, Florida - March 1987 Homestead Air Reserve Base (formerly Homestead Air Force Base), is a United States Air Force base located in South Miami-Dade County Florida adjacent to the city of Homestead (25 29 31. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by United Nations. ...

On September 30, 1993, the active-duty 67th TRW was deactivated and on the installation was officially closed as an active Air Force Base September 30 is the 273rd day of the year (274th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ...

The Air Force Reserve took additional actions resulting from the 1995 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission recommendations and force structure decisions. The AFRES 924th Fighter Wing started drawing down on 31 March 1996 and inactivated when Bergstrom was officially closed on 30 September 1996. March 31 is the 90th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (91st in Leap years), with 275 days remaining. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... September 30 is the 273rd day of the year (274th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

924th's F-16C/D fighter aircraft were transferred to the 93d FS at Homestead ARB Florida to replace older F-16A/B aircraft. Homestead Air Force Base, located 22 miles SSW of Miami, Florida (25 29 31. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

This ended all military presence at Bergstrom.

Post-USAF use

Further information: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

During the 1970s, Austin's municipal airport became crowded and noise complaints increased from the housing subdivisions built in the flight path. The city approached the Air Force in 1978 to propose a shared civil-military airport at Bergstrom, but the original proposal and further ones in 1981 and 1984 were all rejected. The Air Force rejected the 1978 and 1984 proposals because of operational concerns. The 1981 proposal included a new runway on the west side of the base. Dubbed "Bergstrom West", the plan did not get approved because the city disliked the joint use control arrangement required by the Air Force. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (IATA: AUS, ICAO: KAUS) is a mixed-use commercial airport located in Travis County, Texas, 5 miles (8 km) southeast of Austin. ...

With the closure of Bergstorm AFB in 1993, a bond was raised for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Much of the former air base, including most buildings, trees, and structures, were completely demolished, with a few exceptions, such as the Twelfth Air Force Headquarters (which was converted into a hotel) and the original 12,250-foot runway, which was refurbished for commercial use. Air cargo operations began in June 1997 and passenger operations started in May 1999. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (IATA: AUS, ICAO: KAUS) is a mixed-use commercial airport located in Travis County, Texas, 5 miles (8 km) southeast of Austin. ... Twelfth Air Force is a Numbered Air Force in Air Combat Command (ACC). ...

References

• Handbook of Texas Online

• Ravenstein, Charles A., Air Force Combat Wings Lineage and Honors Histories 1947-1977, Office of Air Force History, 1984

• Mueller, Robert, Air Force Bases Volume I, Active Air Force Bases Within the United States of America on 17 September 1982, Office of Air Force History, 1989

• Endicott, Judy G., USAF Active Flying, Space, and Missile Squadrons as of 1 October 1995. Office of Air Force History

• Maurer Maurer, Air Force Combat Units Of World War II, Office of Air Force History, 1983

• USAAS-USAAC-USAAF-USAF Aircraft Serial Numbers--1908 to present

• Bergstrom AFB Memorial in the concourse of Austin Bergstrom International Airport