The wing was activated in 2004 to design, develop, field and maintain a family of air-to-ground munitions that enhance warfighter strike capabilities.

The wing was activated on 27 January 2005.

The wing was activated the following year at Drew Field, Florida.

The wing was Extended federal recognition and activated on 15 October 1946.

The wing was initially activated as a command and control organization for heavy bomber training.

The wing was activated on 1 January 1953.

The wing was activated on August 30, 2006.

The wing was activated in 1984 and inactivated in 1989 with the withdrawal of American forces from Florennes.

When the wing was activated, only the 67th Reconnaissance Group was fully operational.

The wing was activated on 9 October 2009.