MARCH ARB

March Air Reserve Base (March ARB), located near Riverside, California, was originally established in 1918 as March Field, making it one of the oldest airfields operated by the United States military. During World War II, March Field became a major training base for bomber and fighter crews, contributing significantly to the Allied war effort. In the Cold War era, it served as a key Strategic Air Command base, hosting B-52 bombers and KC-135 tankers. Since its realignment in 1996, March ARB has functioned primarily as an Air Force Reserve installation, supporting air mobility and refueling missions for both national defense and humanitarian operations.