In 1944, when the perception of a possible air attack on the United States diminished, it was stripped of its personnel.

As the possibility of an air attack on the east coast became increasingly remote, the wing's manpower was withdrawn in July 1944.

It was assigned reserve troop carrier groups at Stout[2] and Godman Air Force Base, Kentucky.

It conducted peacetime operations such as airlifting cargo, troops, personnel, patients, and mail.

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