crews from the 321st competed in sac's first missile combat competition held at vandenberg air force base from 2 through 7 april 1967. later that month, members from the wing launched its first minuteman ii from vandenberg. despite the wing's relative youth, it quickly established a reputation for excellence by winning numerous honors during its first few years. for example, in 1969, the unit received numerous significant honors, including the air force outstanding unit award, and sac outstanding missile wing award. throughout the next two decades, the unit would score additional triumphs at olympic arena missile competitions and receive numerous "best" accolades.