Sacramento Air Logistics Center

The Sacramento Air Logistics Center (SALC), located at McClellan Air Force Base in California, was established in 1938 as the Sacramento Air Depot. Throughout World War II, the center played a vital role in aircraft maintenance, repair, and supply for the U.S. Army Air Forces. Over the decades, it evolved into a major logistics hub, supporting a variety of Air Force weapon systems and providing depot-level maintenance for aircraft, engines, and electronic systems during the Cold War and beyond. The center remained operational until its closure in 2001 as part of the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process, with its legacy continuing through civilian and government aviation activities at the former base.