105th Airlift Wing, New York Air National Guard

History

History of the 105th Airlift Wing

Stewart's colorful military history is vast and it began more than 50 years ago when the 137th Fighter Squadron of the New York Air National Guard received Federal recognition and officially began military operations at the Westchester County Airport in White Plains, NY. The unit was initially equipped with the F-47 "Thunderbolt" aircraft and provided many years of loyal service to the Nation flying missions both stateside and overseas.

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Air National Guard: A Short Story

The Air National Guard as we know it today -- a separate reserve component of the United States Air Force -- was a product of the politics of postwar planning and interservice rivalry during World War II. The men who planned and maneuvered for an independent postwar Air Force during World War II didn't place much faith in the reserves, especially the state-dominated National Guard.

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Other History Sites

• United States Army Center of Military History
• Air Force Historical Studies Office
• National Museum of the United States Air Force
• Air Force Historical Research Agency
• Society for Military History
• Naval History and Heritage Command
• United States Army Heritage and Education Center
• United States Marine Corps History Division
• Air Force Historical Foundation

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