Vic Coulbourn

The 31st Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron (31st AES) was originally activated in 1957 at Donaldson Air Force Base, South Carolina, as part of the United States Air Force’s growing aeromedical evacuation mission during the Cold War. Over its history, the 31st AES provided rapid in-flight medical care and evacuation for wounded service members, participating in major operations and humanitarian missions worldwide. The squadron was notable for its involvement in contingency operations and exercises, ensuring readiness to deploy medical teams anywhere needed. The 31st AES was inactivated in 1994 as part of an Air Force-wide reorganization, with its legacy carried on by successor units.

The **464th Troop Carrier Wing (464 TCW)** was activated at Pope Air Force Base, North Carolina, in 1953. The wing played a pivotal role in tactical airlift operations, supporting Army airborne and ground forces with C-119 and later C-130 aircraft. During its tenure at Pope AFB, the 464 TCW participated in numerous exercises and operations, including crucial support during the Dominican Republic crisis in 1965. The wing was inactivated in 1971, with its legacy continuing through subsequent airlift units at Pope.