67th Network Warfare Group
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| 67th Network Warfare Group | |
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 67th Network Warfare Group Insignia |
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| Active | September 1, 1941 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Role | Information Operations |
| Size | Group |
| Part of | Air Combat Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Lackland Air Force Base |
| Motto | LUX EX TENEBRIS Light from Darkness |
The 67th Network Warfare Group (67 NWG) is a sub-unit under the 67th Network Warfare Wing. Headquartered on Lackland Air Force Base's Security Hill, the 67 NWG is the Air Force's premire Information Operations unit.
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[edit] History
[edit] World War II
The 67 NWG traces its heritage to the activation of the 67th Observation Group on 1 September 1941, at Esler Field, La., during the tense days before the United States became embroiled in World War II.
The World War II account of the 67 OG includes its 36 months overseas and 18 months of combat action. The group spearheaded the tactical reconnaissance effort during the D-Day Invasion of Europe and the eventual defeat of Hitler's Nazi forces. For its World War II operations, the group earned the Presidential Distinguished Unit Citation, two foreign decorations, and seven campaign streamers.
[edit] Cold War
The group was reorganized in May 1947, at March Field, Calif. and assigned to the 67th Reconnaissance Wing.
[edit] Present Day
On 5 July 2006, the 67 Information Operations Group has been realigned and renamed the 67th Network Warfare Group.
