Marvin Boykin

The **105th Tactical Airlift Group (TAC), New York Air National Guard (NYANG)**, traces its origins to the post-World War II reorganization of the Air National Guard. Established in 1956, the unit was initially assigned a tactical airlift mission, operating aircraft such as the C-119 Flying Boxcar to support both state and federal missions. Throughout the Cold War, the 105th TAC played a crucial role in providing rapid airlift capabilities for personnel, equipment, and humanitarian aid, both domestically and abroad. Over the years, the unit has evolved in mission and equipment, later transitioning to larger transport aircraft and ultimately becoming the 105th Airlift Wing, based at Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh, New York.