The host unit at the airfield was the 520th Operational Training Unit as part of Air Technical Service Command.

With the inactivation of SAC in 1992, the wing became part of Air Combat Command.

Activated again on 8 February 1957 as part of Air Defense Command.

After the Korean War, the squadron was equipped with the long-range F-51H Mustang and became a part of Air Defense Command.

Redesignated the 78th Fighter-Interceptor Wing in January 1950 as part of Air Defense Command.

The 160th Air Refueling Group became part of Air Combat Command.

The 179th Airlift Group became part of Air Combat Command.

It is part of Air Mobility Command (AMC).

A total of 54 officers and 400 airmen were assigned to Long Beach Municipal Airport, California, as part of Air Defense Command.

If mobilized the wing becomes a part of Air Mobility Command, Scott AFB, Ill.