56th Combat Support Group

The 56th Combat Support Group was first activated in 1952 at Selfridge Air Force Base, Michigan, as part of the 56th Fighter-Interceptor Wing. Its primary mission was to provide essential base support functions, including logistics, security, and maintenance, to ensure the operational readiness of fighter units during the early years of the Cold War. Over the years, the group underwent several redesignations and relocations in support of evolving Air Force missions. Eventually, its lineage and honors became associated with the 56th Mission Support Group at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, where it continues to deliver vital support to flying training and operational squadrons.