South Dakota. The 131st Bomb Wing is operationally gained by AFGSC and 8 AF from the Air National Guard, while the 307th Bomb Wing is operationally gained from Air Force Reserve Command and 10th Air Force.

Major General Mark E. Weatherington assumed command of 8th Air Force on 12 June 2020.

History: World War II to today

Eighth Air Force was established as VIII Bomber Command on 19 January