its origins date to 1940 as the 22d bombardment group. the group was one of the first united states army air forces units to be deployed into the pacific theater after the pearl harbor attack with the martin b-26 marauder medium bomber. the 22d operations group carries the lineage and history of its highly decorated world war ii predecessor unit. active for over 60 years, the 22 arw and its earlier designation as the 22d bombardment wing, was a component wing of strategic air command's deterrent force during the cold war.