US, USSR Sign Treaty That Leads to Deactivation of Air Force Tactical Missile Wings in Europe

Dec. 8, 1987

The US and the Soviet Union sign the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, agreeing to remove all intermediate-range (620 miles to 3,415 miles) missiles from Europe. The agreement results in the deactivation of six USAF tactical missile wings equipped with Ground-Launched Cruise Missiles (GLCM).

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