512th Airlift Wing

The 512th Airlift Wing, based at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware, traces its origins to World War II, when it was first activated as the 1st Combat Cargo Group in 1944. Redesignated several times over the decades, the unit became the 512th Airlift Wing in 1965 as part of the Air Force Reserve. Throughout its history, the wing has provided vital strategic and tactical airlift in support of major operations, including Vietnam, Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom. Today, the 512th Airlift Wing operates the C-5M Super Galaxy and C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, partnering with active-duty counterparts to deliver rapid global mobility for the United States Air Force.