[1] When training was completed, the wing headquarters moved to Guam in the Mariana Islands of the Central Pacific Area in late March 1945.

[4] Its groups flew "shakedown" missions against Japanese targets on Moen Island, Truk, and other points in the Carolines and Marianas.

[1] It assumed command and control of the following units:[1] During the Korean War, its components evacuated wounded from Korea, airdropped supplies and personnel, hauled emergency supplies, materiel, replacement troops, mail, rations and ammunition, participated in joint training exercises in Japan, took part in numerous combat missions, and operated regular transport schedules within the Far East area.

[1] Before combat operations ceased in Korea, the division began supporting French forces engaged in a war in Indochina.

"[6] In July 1954, the 315th resumed normal airlift operations in the Western Pacific Area and participated in training exercises in Japan.

Meantime, the division continued its routine airlift in the Far East, flew humanitarian missions, and participated in training exercises when possible.

[1] The crisis prompted by the North Korean seizure of the USS Pueblo in January 1968, found the 315th supporting an emergency airlift to the Republic of Korea.

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