The 5th Air Division is a formation within the United States Air Force. Established in 1943 during World War II, it has since evolved and adapted to meet the changing requirements of aerial warfare. Initially based in England, it played a significant role in strategic bombing campaigns against Germany. In the post-war period, it was reassigned multiple times within the United States and overseas, participating in conflicts such as the Korean War and Vietnam War. Today, it operates under Air Combat Command, providing command and control of various air bases and units to ensure air superiority and global defense readiness. The 5th Air Division is headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas.