The 586th Expeditionary Mission Support Group, operating at an air base in Southwest Asia, and the 732nd Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron at Joint Base Balad, Iraq, were inactivated earlier this month during separate ceremonies. The 586th EMSG had been supporting operations in Iraq since September 2005 by performing tasks such as detainee transportation security, outside-the-wire patrols, and remotely piloted aircraft operations. The unit officially ended its activities on June 17. At Balad, the 732nd ELRS ceased operations on June 3. The squadron was activated in March 2004. Over the years, its airmen escorted convoys, carried out fuel operations, and performed maintenance on vehicles. Later, they served as trainers to the Iraqis. (Balad report by Lt. Col. William Clark; 386th AEW report by TSgt. Lindsey Maurice)
The Air Force Historical Foundation has recognized two Air Force B-2 Spirit bomber wings among the winners of its 2025-2026 prestigious annual awards, selecting both for their part in Operation Midnight Hammer, the daring raid on Iran’s fortified nuclear weapons sites.
