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BULLSEYE News 9October 2, 2015
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57th Wing earns 12th AFOUA Exchange shoppers
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By Dan Wheaton and logistics, command and control training, and operational NCAA Sweeps contest
test support for U.S. and allied combat air forces the world over.
57th Wing Historian From the Army & Air Force Exchange Service
Units of the wing include the U.S. Air Force Weapons
NELLISAIRFORCEBASE,Nev.— School, the 57th Adversary Tactics Group, the 57th Op- DALLAS — The Army & Air Force Ex-
For the 12th time in its history, and erations Group, the 57th Maintenance Group, the U.S. Air change Service is teaming with Unilever to
for the sixth consecutive 2-year Force Advanced Maintenance and Munitions Operations give military shoppers the opportunity to
period, Air Force officials endorsed School, the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron tackle $500 in the Unilever NCAA Sweeps.
the 57th Wing as among the very (the Thunderbirds), and the 561st Joint Tactics Squadron.
best, as it earned the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Exchange shoppers worldwide can enter
for June 1, 2013 to May 31, 2015. Thirteen geographically separated units across 12 states at www.shopmyexchange.com/sweepstakes
The mission statement of the 57th WG, the U.S. Air extend the impact of the wing. for their chance at one of 10 $500 Exchange
Force’s most diverse wing, is to “Provide advanced, realis- gift cards.
tic, and relevant training focused on ensuring dominance The Air Force established the 57th WG at Elmendorf
through Air, Space, and Cyberspace.” AFB, Alaska, in March 1948 to provide air defense of “With football season in full swing, every
“It is a well-deserved recognition of the efforts and accom- Alaska, flying F-51, F-80, C-47, C-54, and C-82 aircraft. fan could use an extra $500,” said Chief Master
plishments of the outstanding men and women of the Bullseye The unit redesignated as the 57th Fighter-Interceptor Wing Sgt. Sean Applegate, the Exchange’s senior
Wing and their significant contribution to our Air Force,” said on Jan. 20, 1950, before its inactivation on Jan. 1, 1951. enlisted adviser. “Whether they’re looking for
Brig. Gen. Christopher M. Short, 57th Wing commander. a new TV to watch the game or supplies for the
The 57th WG’s personnel provide advanced air and The service redesignated the unit as 57th Fighter Weap- ultimate tailgate party, 10 lucky fans will score
space training to Air Force, Joint, and Coalition warfight- ons Wing on Aug. 22, 1969, activating it at Nellis AFB to big at the end of the sweepstakes.”
ers while managing the fast-paced and demanding flying replace the 4525th Fighter Weapons Wing on Oct. 15, 1969.
operations at Nellis Air Force Base. Initially at Nellis AFB, the wing flew the A-7, F-4, F-100, No purchase is necessary, and authorized
Specifically, wing responsibilities include advanced aircrew F-105, F-111 and T-39 aircraft. shoppers 18 and older can enter the sweep-
training, tactics development and publication, maintenance stakes at www.shopmyexchange.com/sweep-
Other redesignations include the 57th Tactical Train- stakes through Oct. 29. The drawing will take
ing Wing on April 1, 1977; 57th Fighter Weapons Wing place on or about Nov. 5.
on March 1, 1980; 57th Fighter Wing on Oct. 1, 1991; and
57th Wing on June 15, 1993.
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