NAS JRB Fort Worth

• Origins as Army Airfield: NAS JRB Fort Worth originally opened in 1942 as Tarrant Field Airdrome, later renamed Fort Worth Army Air Field, serving as a major training base during World War II. • Home to Iconic Aircraft: The base has produced and hosted legendary aircraft, including the B-24 Liberator bomber during WWII, and later, the B-36 Peacemaker—the largest mass-produced piston-engine aircraft ever built. • Convair and Lockheed Martin Legacy: Adjacent to the base is the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics facility (formerly Convair), where thousands of military aircraft, such as the F-16 Fighting Falcon and F-35 Lightning II, have been built and tested. • Transition to Joint Reserve Base: In 1994, the base was redesignated as Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth—the first joint reserve base in the United States, supporting Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Army, and Texas Air National Guard units. • VIP Visitors: Over the decades, the base has hosted numerous distinguished guests, including President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who visited during WWII to review aircraft production and military readiness. • Historic Control Tower: The original WWII-era control tower, still standing today, is a local historic landmark and reminder of the base’s legacy. • Strategic Location: NAS JRB Fort Worth is uniquely situated within the city limits of Fort Worth, Texas, making it one of the few active military airfields located inside a major metropolitan area. • Support for Disaster Relief: The base has repeatedly served as a staging area for disaster response operations, including Hurricane Katrina and other emergencies across the region. • Home to the “Lone Star Guardians”: The 136th Airlift Wing, Texas Air National Guard, operates from NAS JRB Fort Worth, flying C-130 Hercules aircraft on missions worldwide. • Community Engagement: The base regularly hosts airshows, educational programs, and community events, strengthening ties between the military and North Texas residents.