"Subordinate units escorted bombers, flew counter air patrols, and dive bombing missions.

They attacked airdromes, marshaling yards, missile sites, industrial areas, ordnance depots, oil refineries, trains, and highways.

"[1] The air division "also controlled the operations of attached tactical fighter squadrons deployed to Spain for temporary duty.

In June 1985, the 65th assumed responsibility for integrating the United States Air Forces in Europe's electronic combat systems to maximize overall warfighting potential.

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