The unit is stationed at Travis Air Force Base, California.

Trained at various bases for troop carrier operations, participating in maneuvers and practicing paratroop drops, glider towing, and flying training, until moving to Europe in March 1945.

Between June 1949 and April 1951, trained reservists in troop carrier operations.

Since then the group has taken part in joint training exercises, channel and special assignment airlift missions, and humanitarian and contingency operations worldwide.

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