Lineage. Established as 461 Bombardment Wing, Light, on 11 Dec 1953. Activated on 23 Dec 1953. Redesignated as 461 Bombardment Wing, Tactical, on 1 Oct 1955. Inactivated on 1 Apr 1958. Redesignated as 461 Bombardment Wing, Heavy, and activated, on 15 Nov 1962. Organized on 1 Feb 1963.