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.