60th MAW

The 60th Military Airlift Wing (60th MAW) was activated on 1 January 1966 at Travis Air Force Base, California, as part of the Military Airlift Command. Throughout the Vietnam War and the Cold War era, the wing provided global airlift support, transporting troops, equipment, and humanitarian aid across the Pacific and worldwide. The 60th MAW operated a variety of aircraft, including the C-141 Starlifter and the C-5 Galaxy, playing a crucial role in strategic airlift operations. In 1991, following organizational changes, the wing was redesignated as the 60th Airlift Wing, continuing its legacy of rapid global mobility.