580th Air Resupply and Communications Wing

 
Wing Heraldry
Air Resupply Sq
Airborne Material Assembly Sq
Communications Sq
Holding & Briefing Sq
Maintenance Sq
Motor Vehicle Sq
Reproduction Sq

 The 580th Air Resupply and Communications Wing was activated on 16 April 1951 at Mountain Home AFB, Idaho. Upon completion of their training, in September 1952, the Wing was deployed to Wheelus Field in Libya.

On 8 September 1953, the Wing was reduced to Group strength and the Communications Squadron, Holding & Briefing Squadron, Maintenance Squadron, Motor Vehicle Squadron and Reproduction Squadron were deactivated.

Colonel John R. Kane ....................................................................Commanding Officer
Colonel Frederick J. Knorre, Jr. .........................................Deputy Commanding Officer
Captain Fred A. McConnell, Jr. ........................................................................Adjutant
Captain Martin Deckner ...................................................................................Inspector
Major Oscar E. Rymer (Acting) ...........................................................Personnel Officer
Lt. Colonel William B. Rider ...............................................................Intelligence Officer
Lt. Colonel Roderick G. Darelius ........................................................Operations Officer
Major Charles B. Grimm ........................................................................Material Officer

 

 

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Revised: 16 Feb 12