ABOUT 436th Airlift Wing
- The 436th Airlift Wing is stationed at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware.
- It was activated on January 1, 1943 as the 436th Troop Carrier Group during World War II.
- The 436th Airlift Wing has been involved in various major conflicts such as the Korean War, Vietnam War, and Desert Shield/Desert Storm.
- In 2003, the 436th Airlift Wing played a key role in Operation Iraqi Freedom by airlifting troops and supplies into Iraq.
- The wing is known for its air mobility capabilities and frequently conducts airlift and airdrop missions around the world.
- The 436th Airlift Wing was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for its actions during the Normandy invasion on D-Day in 1944.
- In 1961, the wing was redesignated as the 436th Military Airlift Wing and later as the 436th Airlift Wing in 1992.
- The wing has a long history of humanitarian missions, providing relief in the aftermath of natural disasters and supporting peacekeeping operations.
- In 1997, the 436th Airlift Wing set a world record for the most cargo dropped in a single pass during training exercises.
- The wing is composed of several squadrons and supports a variety of aircraft, including the C-5M Super Galaxy and C-17 Globemaster III.
