The 346HJBS was re-activated in 1953 as a Strategic Air Command B-36 Peacemaker intercontinental strategic bombardment squadron. Engaged in worldwide strategic bombardment training and stood nuclear alert until 1956 when the B-36 was retired. Re-equipped with B-52 Strato-fortresses and continued training and nuclear alert status. Deployed to Pacific during the Vietnam War, engaging in Arc Light combat missions over North Vietnam the 346th also deployed to Thailand flying out of U-Tapao for combat missions over Cambodia and Laos. They were deactivated in 1974 with the inactivation of parent 99th Bombardment Wing and closure of Westover AFB. This is a reproduction patch.
