 Legacy
The 379th Bomb Wing and 524th Bomb Squadron were reactivated by Strategic Air Command and reequipped with Boeing B-47 Stratojet medium bombers at Homestead AFB, Florida, on 1 November 1955.Upon activation, the unit was bestowed the honors, history and colors of the World War II Eighth Air Force's 379th Bomb Group.In January 1961, the wing was redesignated as a heavy bombardment wing and relocated to Wurtsmith AFB, Michigan where it was equipped with Boeing B-52 Stratofortress and KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft.