834th Air Division

The 834th Air Division was activated by the United States Air Force in 1957 under Tactical Air Command. Initially headquartered at England Air Force Base, Louisiana, the unit was responsible for overseeing tactical fighter operations and supporting airlift missions. During the Vietnam War, from 1966 to 1971, the division played a crucial role in directing airlift operations, including troop and cargo transport, at Tan Son Nhut Air Base in South Vietnam. The 834th Air Division was inactivated in 1971, having made significant contributions to both tactical air support and air mobility during its years of service.