HQ Military Airlift Command

The Headquarters Military Airlift Command (HQ MAC) was established in 1966 as a major command of the United States Air Force, with its headquarters located at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Its primary mission was to provide global airlift capability, managing both strategic and tactical airlift operations to support U.S. military and humanitarian missions worldwide. HQ MAC oversaw a fleet of iconic aircraft, including the C-141 Starlifter, C-130 Hercules, and C-5 Galaxy, ensuring rapid deployment of troops, equipment, and supplies. In 1992, following the end of the Cold War, MAC was inactivated and its responsibilities were transferred to the newly formed Air Mobility Command (AMC).