[5] In 2012, the Iraqi Transportation Ministry decided to move the military section to another location, a prerequisite for turning the air base into a civilian airport.

[7][8] At the onset of the Iran-Iraq War, Al-Hurriah was the main airbase use by the newly purchased Mirage F1s.

Approximately 1,000 active-duty, Reserve and Guard Airmen were assigned to the 506th AEG during any given Air Expeditionary Force rotation.

Additionally, approximately 5,000 soldiers are assigned to the installation, commonly known as Forward Operating Base Warrior.

Among the base agencies the 506th AEG actively supports is the Kirkuk Provincial Reconstruction Team[9] (PRT).