Lineage. Established as 17 Bombardment Wing, Light, on 8 May 1952. Activated on 10 May 1952. Redesignated 17 Bombardment Wing, Tactical, on 1 Oct 1955. Inactivated on 25 Jun 1958. Redesignated 17 Bombardment Wing, Heavy, and activated, on 15 Nov 1962. Organized on 1 Feb 1963. Inactivated on