Alford Woodrum

The 136th Airlift Wing, part of the Texas Air National Guard, was established in 1947 as the 136th Fighter Group. Originally equipped with fighter aircraft, the unit transitioned to airlift missions in the 1960s and was redesignated as the 136th Airlift Wing in 1992. Based at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, the wing operates the C-130 Hercules, providing tactical airlift support for both federal and state missions. Over its history, the 136th has participated in numerous operations, including disaster relief, humanitarian missions, and overseas deployments in support of U.S. military objectives.