U-Tapao 4258th Strategic Air Wing - OD Green COTTON B-52D approaching U-Tapao in October

B-52D approaching U-Tapao in October 1972 U-Tapao was initially more of a forward field than it was a main operating base

VA presumes that certain disabilities were caused by military service

The 39th Regiment participated in the successful campaigns against dissidents in Hua Hau in 1955-1956

The three remaining flightworthy WB-57Fs are technically assigned to the NASA Johnson Space Center

U-Tapao 4258th Strategic Air Wing - OD Green COTTON B-52D approaching U-Tapao in OctoberThe 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