63rd Military Air Command

The 63rd Military Air Command was a key United States Air Force unit established during the Cold War era. Activated in the early 1950s, it played a vital role in strategic airlift missions, supporting both tactical and logistical operations worldwide. Based primarily at Norton Air Force Base, California, the 63rd operated heavy transport aircraft such as the C-124 Globemaster II and later the C-141 Starlifter. Its contributions included airlifting troops, equipment, and humanitarian aid during significant operations until its inactivation in the early 1990s as part of a broader Air Force restructuring.