440th Airlift Wing

• The 440th Airlift Wing was activated on October 8, 1943, during World War II. • It was initially designated as the 440th Troop Carrier Group and flew C-47 aircraft in support of airborne forces. • The unit was inactivated after the war but reactivated in 1947 as part of the United States Air Force Reserve. • The 440th Airlift Wing has participated in numerous humanitarian missions, including delivering relief supplies to Haiti after the 2010 earthquake. • During the Cold War, the 440th Airlift Wing was involved in airlift operations to support NATO forces in Europe. • In 1992, the unit transitioned to flying the C-130 Hercules aircraft, which it still operates today. • The 440th Airlift Wing is based at General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. • The unit has received several awards and commendations for its service, including the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award. • Members of the 440th Airlift Wing have deployed to numerous locations around the world, including Iraq and Afghanistan. • The unit continues to play a vital role in national defense and humanitarian missions, exemplifying the Air Force Reserve's motto of "Fly, Fight, Win."