Activated as the 821^st Air Division in Jan 1959, the organization assured the manning, training, and equipping of assigned units for long-range bombardment missions using either nuclear or conventional weapons. The division also developed and maintained the capability for effective air refueling operations and strategic aerospace warfare using intercontinental ballistic missiles. Between 1966 and 1970, the division's subordinate units loaned aircraft and crews to Strategic Air Command organizations in Southeast Asia in support of Arc Light combat missions. The 821^st conducted numerous staff assistance visits, and participated in tact1cal exercises such as Chrome Dome and Buckskin Rider.

28^th Bomb Wing

1 Jan 1959

30 Jun 1971

44^th Strategic Missile Wing

1 Jan 1962

30 Jun 1971

90^th Strategic Missile Wing

2 Jul 1966

30 Jun 1971

91^st Bomb Wing

1 Sep 1964

1 Jul 1966

341^st Strategic Missile Wing

1 Jul 1962

1 Jul 1964

4133^rd Strategic Wing

1 Jan 1959

1 Jul 1962

4136^th Strategic Wing

1 Jan 1959

1 Jul 1962

4141^st Strategic Wing

1 Jul 1959

1 Jul 1962