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