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About 928th Aerial Port Squadron

The **928th Aerial Port Squadron** was a unit of the United States Air Force Reserve, assigned to the 928th Airlift Wing at O’Hare International Airport Air Reserve Station, Illinois. Activated in the 1960s, the squadron’s mission centered on air transportation operations, including cargo and passenger processing, aircraft loading, and aerial delivery support. Throughout its history, the 928th Aerial Port Squadron played a vital role in supporting airlift missions during both peacetime and contingencies, including Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. The unit was inactivated in 1997 following the closure of the O'Hare Air Reserve Station as part of post-Cold War realignments.

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Osan Korea Electronic Warfare Technician

51 Component Repair Squadron • U.S. Air Force • 1979

Boeing 767 Captain

U.S. Air Force • 2017

Towing Gliders

U.S. Air Force • 2000

C-141 Flight Engineer Graduation

708 Military Airlift Squadron • U.S. Air Force • 1982

About 928th Aerial Port Squadron

About this Unit

Historical Facts

• Origins: The 928th Aerial Port Squadron was established as part of the Air Force Reserve, providing crucial air transportation and logistics support. • Location: The squadron was based at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, sharing facilities with civilian aviation operations. • Parent Wing: The 928th Aerial Port Squadron was assigned to the 928th Airlift Wing, which operated C-130 Hercules aircraft for tactical airlift missions. • Vietnam War Support: Members of the squadron supported airlift and logistics missions during the Vietnam War, ensuring critical supplies reached deployed forces. • Desert Storm: The unit played a significant role during Operation Desert Storm in 1991, deploying personnel and handling cargo for overseas operations. • Humanitarian Missions: The 928th APS participated in humanitarian relief efforts, including disaster response for hurricanes and international aid missions. • Skillsets: Squadron members specialized in cargo loading/unloading, passenger services, hazardous material handling, and rapid deployment logistics. • Joint Operations: The 928th frequently worked alongside active-duty Air Force, Army, and Navy units, demonstrating interoperability in joint missions. • Base Realignment: In the late 1990s, the squadron was inactivated as part of the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process, ending its long legacy at O'Hare. • Legacy: Many veterans of the 928th Aerial Port Squadron continue to serve in civilian aviation and transportation careers, carrying forward their expertise and camaraderie.