 From 4 December 1973 to May 1975, the wing conducted B-52D replacement training, and from January 1974 also conducted B-52D combat crew training, i.e., providing B-52 flight training to novice crews.Beginning in June 1974 the wing also conducted B-52 and KC-135 Central Flight Instructors' courses.Participated in numerous USAF and NATO exercises worldwide.