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The 101st Fighter Squadron of the Massachussets ANG traces its origins from the 101st Aero Squadron organized at Kelly Field, TX, on August 22, 1917, This Air Service unit moved to France in January 1918 and was redesignated the 639th Aero Squadron one month later. Served as an aircraft maintenance unit until demobilized at Mitchell Field, NY in April 1919. In 1936, its lineage and honors were consolidated with those of the 101st Squadron activated as a Massachussets NG unit in November 1921. The unit was moved five times within CONUS, was redesignated on six occasions and trained as a photographic unit with Lockheed F-5s. Flew combat in Europe from March to May 1945. On July 29, 1946, the unit was redesignated the 101st FS and allotted back to the Massachussets NG. The 101st FS (SE) was federally recognized at Logan Airport and was soon equipped with P-47Ns and support aircraft. The unit converted from the P-47N to the F-84B and was redesignated the 101st FIS in the Spring 1950. Lost its jets in November 1951 for F-51Hs until July 1954 when it received F-94A/Bs. The unit was redesignated as the 101st TFS and received F-86Hs in the Fall of 1958. The 101st TFS was called to active duty as part of the Berlin Crisis call-up on October 1, 1961. In March 1964, the unit converted to F-84Fs followed by a move to Otis AFB in August 1968. Converted to F-100D/Fs in May 1971. Received F-106A/Bs in Spring 1972 and redesignated 101st FIS, becoming ADC-gained. On December 31, 1973, Otis AFB inactivated and was transferred to the MA ANG as Otis ANGB. Following ADC inactivation, became TAC-gained on April 1, 1980. It completed conversion to the F-15A/Bs in April 1988. The 102nd's conversion to the F-15 marked the first ANG air defense unit to receive the Eagle. Joined Air Combat Command in June 1992 and was redesignated 102nd Fighter Wing in April. From 1991 to 1995, the wing deployed to Panama as part of "Coronet Nighthawk". In 1999, the wing deployed to Turkey in support of Operation Northern Watch.

The 102nd Aero Squadron was first organized at Kelly Field, TX on August 23, 1917. This Air Service unit moved to England and then to France in 1918. In 1936, its lineage and honors were consolidated with those of the 102nd Squadron which had been activated as a New York NG unit in November 1921. In February 1991, the lineage and honors of the 1st Aero Company, which had been part of the New York NG between Nov. 1915 and May 1917 were consolidated with those of the 102nd ARS, The 102nd Squadron was recognized at Hempstead as the aviation unit in the 27th Division, NY NG and initially equipped with JN-4H trainers. During WW 2, the unit remained in CONUS until disbanded in April 1944. Reconstituted and designated 102nd BS, the squadron was allotted back to the NY ANG on May 24, 1946. Was extended federal recognition at Floyd Bennett Field, NY on Nov.30, 1947 and was equipped B-26B/Cs and support aircraft. Was called to active duty as part of the Korean war call-up in March 1951. The 102nd converted to B-29A in May 1951 and redesignated 114th BS (Medium) when it moved to March AFB, CA. Returned to state control in December 1952 and organized as the 114th BS (Light) and equipped with B-26B/Cs. The 102nd converted to F-94Bs and was redesignated the 102nd FIS in 1957. September 1958 saw the 102nd converting to the C/MC-119Js and redesignated and Aeromedical Transport Squadron. During the Winter of 1962, it converted to C-97As and became the 102nd Air Transport Squadron (Heavy). In 1969, it converted to KC-97Ls and was redesignated 102nd AREFS. In June 1970, the unit moved to Suffolk County AP, Westhampton Beach. The 102nd converted to F/TF-102As during the Winter of 1972 and was redesignated the 102nd FIS on December 2, 1972. In the Spring of 1975, the unit assumed a new mission and received two new types to accomplish its mission. The unit received HC-130H/Ps and HH-3Es. The 102nd traded its HH-3Es for HH-60Gs in the Fall of 1990. Both the HC-130s and HH-60s are flown for search and rescue on the East Coast.

The 118th Aero Squadron was organized at Kelly Field, TX, on August 31, 1917. This Air Service unit moved to France in January 1918 and was redesignated 639th Aero Squadron the following month. Was demobilized at Mitchell Field, NY on June 6, 1919. In 1936, its lineage and honors were consolidated with those of the 118th OS, which had been allotted to the Rhode Island NG but was activated as a Connecticut NG unit in November 1923. During World War II, the 118th TRS flew fighter and recce combat missions in the CBI theater of operations from February 1944 until the Japanese surrender. Was inactivated at Camp Kilner, NJ, on November 7, 1945 and the unit was redesignated 118th FS. Was allotted back to the Connecticut NG on May 24, 1946. On August 7, 1946, the 118th FS (SE) extended federal recognition at Bradley Field, Windsor Locks and was equipped with P-47Ns. Was redesignated 118th FIS in September 1950 and was called to active duty as part of the Korean War call-up and transferred to Suffolk County AFB, NY, to provide air defense for New England and New York. The unit returned to state control in December 1952 to be reorganized as the 118th FBS with F-51Hs. In January 1953, it converted to F-84Ds followed by another conversion to the F-94Bs in 1956 when it was redesignated 118th FIS. In the Fall of 1957, the 118th became a Tactical Fighter Squadron and was equipped with F-86Hs. During the Summer of 1960, it converted to F-100As and was once again redesignated 118th FIS. In January 1966, it converted to F/TF-102As. In the Summer of 1971, the 118th TFS became TAC-gained and received F-100D/Fs. The CT ANG flew the "Huns" until the Summer of 1979 when it converted to A-10As. On March 15, 1992, the unit designation changed to 118th Fighter Squadron, 103rd Fighter Group. Joined Air Combat Command in June 1992 as part of the Air Force restructuring program. Was redesignated the 118th Fighter Squadron and 103rd Fighter Wing on October 1, 1995. During the same year, the 103rd deployed in support of Operation Deny Flight and Precision Endeavour over Bosnia. In August 1996, the 103rd FW deployed to Aviano AB, Italy to fly close air support (CAS) missions in Bosnia.

The 131st Fighter Squadron (SE) was federally recognized at Barnes Field, Westfield, Mass, on February 24, 1947. The squadron traces its origins from the 333rd FS constituted and activated at Bellows Field, HI, in August 1942. The squadron initially flew patrols in Hawaii, serving as a replacement training unit from July 1943 to June 1944. Equipped with P-47D/Ns, It flew combat sorties in the Western Pacific from July 1944 until VJ Day. The unit was inactivated at Ft Lewis, WA in January 1946. In May 1946, was reconstituted and redesignated the 131st FS and was allotted to the Massachusetts NG. The squadron was first equipped with P-47Ds until November 1951 when it converted to F-51Hs and was redesignated the 131st FIS. In the Spring of 1954, it converted to the F-94A/Bs. Three years later, received F-94Cs. Early 1958 saw the 131st converting to F-86Hs and redesignated 131st TFS on November 10, 1958. On October 1, 1961, the squadron was called to active duty as part of the Berlin Crisis call-up. Followed by a move to Phalsbourg AB, France in November. During August 1962, the 131st returned to state control at Barnes Field, MA. On October 1962, the unit reached group status with federal recognition of the 104th TFG. March 1964 saw the 131st converting to the F-84Fs followed by another conversion in 1971 to the F-100D/Fs. In July 1979, the unit received the A-10As to replace its old F-100s. Joined Air Combat Command in June 1992. Redesignated the 131st Fighter Squadron on October 1, 1995. The 104th Fighter Wing saw combat action over Bosnia-Herzegovina during Operation Deny Flight and Deliberate Force in 1995. In 1999, the unit deployed to Trapani AB, Italy in support of NATO's Operation Allied Force in Kosovo.

The 133rd Air refueling Squadron originates from the 529th BS (Light), constituted at Will Rogers Field, OK. in January 1942. Was activated two months later and redesignated 529th FBS shortly after arriving in India in September 1943.. Assigned to the 311th FG, Tenth Air Force, the squadron was redesignated the 529th FS in May 1944 and flew combat operations in the CBI from October 1943 to August 1945 with A-36s and P-51s. Was inactivated at Ft Lawton, WA, in January 1946. The unit was reconstituted and redesignated the 133rd FS before being allotted to the New Hampshire NG on May 24, 1946. the 133rd FS (SE) was federally recognized on April 4, 1947 at Grenier Field, Manchester, NH, and equipped with P-47Ds. Was called to active duty on February 1, 1951 as part of the Korean War call-up but remained at Grenier Field as the 133rd FIS. In November 1952, the 133rd returned to state control and converted to F-51Hs. In June 1954, the 133rd converted to F-94A/Bs. The unit reached group status with federal recognition of the 101st FIG on April 16, 1956. The 133rd converted to F-86Ls in April 1958. In the Summer of 1960, the 133rd became the first ANG unit to be equipped with four-engined aircraft when it converted to C-97As. On September 1, 1960, the squadron was redesignated 133rd ATS and the group renumbered and redesignated 157th ATG. On October 1, 1961, the unit was called to active duty as part of the Berlin Crisis call-up to fly worldwide airlift missions from Grenier Field. Returned to state control on August 31, 1962. In January 1966, the unit moved to Pease AFB and was redesignated 133rd MAS when it became MAC-gained. The unit converted to C-124Cs in December 1967. In the Summer of 1971, received C-130As to replace the C-124s. Was redesignated 133rd TAS and became TAC-gained on September 11, 1971. Converted to KC-135As and a new mission in the Summer of 1975. On October 1, 1975, the unit was redesignated 133rd AREFS and became SAC-gained. During 1984, converted to KC-135Es. In September 1990, Pease AFB was inactivated and renamed Pease Air National Guard Base. The unit was called to active duty in December 1990, as part of Operation Desert Shield. Was released from active duty in May 1991. During 1992, the unit joined AMC and was renamed the 133rd ARS, 157th ARG. In 1993, the unit deployed to Moron AB, Spain in support of Operation Restor Hope. Later that year, the 133rd converted to KC-135R. On October 1, 1995, the unit was redesignated the 133rd Air refueling Squadron and 157th Air Refueling Wing. In 1997 and 1999, the unit deployed to Turkey in support of Operation Northern Watch.

The 134th FS traces its origins from the 530th FS constituted in January 1942 at Will Rogers Field, OK. Was activated in march 1942 and equipped with A-36As. Was redesignated 384th BS (Dive) prior to moving to India during the Summer of 1943 and became the 530th FBS before combat operations began. Redesignated 530th FS in May 1944 and flew P-51As and Bs in China and India before being inactivated at Shangai, China, on February 16, 1946. Was reconstituted and redesignated the 134th FS before being allotted to the Vermont NG on May 24, 1946. The 134th FS (SE) was federally recognized at Burlington MAP on August 14, 1946 and was initially equipped only with support aircraft. In April 1947, it was assigned P-47Ds as mission aircraft. In July 1950, converted to F-51Ds and was redesignated 134th Fighter Interceptor Squadron. Was called to active duty in February 1951 but remained based at Ethan Allen AFB (Burlington). Returned to state control on October 31, 1952. In April 1952, converted to F-94A/Bs followed by another conversion in 1958 to F-89Ds. On July 1, 1960, the unit reached group status with federal recognition of the 158th FIG and became ADC-gained. In the Summer of 1965, the 134th converted to F/TF-102As. On June 9, 1974, the 134th was redesignated a Defense Evaluation Systems Squadron and converted to EB-57B/Es. It became TAC-gained on April 1, 1980, following ADC inactivation. On January 1, 1982, was redesignated the 134th TFS after converting to F-4Ds. It began a conversion to F-16As in April 1986, followed by another conversion to ADF F-16s in 1990. Joined the air defense community in 1987 and was redesignated the 134th FIS. The unit said farewell to the ADF in February 1994 and transitioned to Block-25s aircraft.. On October 1, 1995, the unit was redesignated the 134 Fighter Squadron, 158th Fighter Wing. During 2000, deployed to Southern Watch as part of Aerospace Expeditionary Force 9.

The 136th ARS traces its origins from the 482nd BS (Dive), constituted and activated at Hunter Field in August 1943. Redesignated 503rd FS after being shipped to England in the Spring of 1944. Assigned to the 339th FG, Eight Air Force and equipped with P-51Ds. Flew combat operations in the ETO between April 1944 and VE Day. Was inactivated at Drew Field, FL. in November 1945. It was reconstituted and redesignated the 136th FS before being allotted to the New York NG on May 24, 1946. The 136th FS (SE) was federally recognized at NAS Niagara Falls, NY on December 8, 1948 and was equipped with F-47Ds and support aircraft. Was called to active duty as part of the Korean War call-up on March 1, 1951 and assigned to ADC. Was redesignated 136th FIS soon after. In December 1952, returned to state control and converted shortly after to F-51Hs. February 1954 saw the 136th converting to F-94B, followed by another conversion in October 1957, to the F-86H. Was redesignated the 136th TFS on November 10, 1958. Received F-100C/Fs during August 1960. Was called to active duty as part of the Berlin Crisis call-up on October 1, 1961, but remained based at Niagara Falls IAP. Returned to state control on August 25, 1962. Once again, the unit was called to active duty as part of the Pueblo Crisis call-up in January 1968. The unit deployed to Tuy Hoa AB in June 1968 for combat operations in Vietnam. Returned to state control on June 11, 1969 at Niagara Falls IAP. The 136th converted to the F-101B/F during 1971 and became a Fighter Interceptor Squadron with ADC. Became TAC-gained following ADC inactivation in April 1980. In the Spring of 1982, converted to F-4C followed by another conversion in 1986 to the F-4D. The 136th FIS was assigned the F-16A/B during 1990. Soon upgraded to ADF F-16s. The unit designation changed to 136th Fighter Squadron, 107th Fighter Group on March 15, 1992 and became ACC-gained. The unit received a new mission and a new aircraft in 1994. The 136th converted to KC-135R and joined Air Mobility Command.

The 137th Airlift Squadron originates from the 483nd BS (Dive) constituted at Hunter Field, GA on August 3, 1943. The unit was redesignated 504th FS shortly after being shipped to England in the Spring of 1944. Assigned to the 8th Air Force, the unit was equipped with P-51Ds and flew combat operations in the ETO between April 1944 and VE Day. Was inactivated at Drew Field, FL, in November 1945. It was reconstituted and redesignated the 137th FS before being allotted to the New York NG on May 24, 1946. The 137th FS (SE) was federally recognized at Westchester County Airport, White Plains, NY, on June 24, 1948 and received F-47Ds. On September 1, 1952, the unit was redesignated 137th FIS and converted to F-51Hs. In 1953, it converted to F-94A/Bs. In February 1958, the 137th converted to F-86Hs and was redesignated as a Tactical Fighter Squadron in May 1958. A change of mission took place in 1961, the 137th was redesignated the 137th Aeromedical Transport Squadron with a new type of aircraft, the C-119C and became MATS-gained. During April 1962, the unit obtained some KC-97Gs on loan from SAC to initiate crew training to prepare for conversion to 'Stratofreighters'. The 137th was redesignated an Air Transport Squadron (Heavy) and converted to C-97Gs in December 1962. In 1966, following MATS redesignation, the unit became the 137th MAS and became MAC-gained. 1969 brought a new type of aircraft for the 137th. The unit received UA-3A/Bs and became the 137th TASS under Tactical Air Command. In April 1971, the unit converted to O-2As. In early 1983, the unit moved to Stewart Reserve Training Center in Newburgh, NY. On May 1, 1984, the 137th was redesignated the 137th MAS and became MAC-gained. In July 1985, the 137th became the first and only ANG unit to receive C-5As, and completed conversion during 1986. In August 1990, the unit was called to active duty as part of Operation Desert Shield call-up. Was released from active duty after taking part in Desert Shield / Storm on May 15,1991. Was redesignated the 105the Airlift Group in March 1992 and joined Air Mobility Command in June of the same year. Redesignated 137th Airlift Squadron and 105th Airlift Wing during October 1995.

The 138th FS traces its origins from the 484th BS (Dive) constituted at Hunter Field, GA on August 3, 1943 and activated seven days later. The unit was redesignated 505th FS shortly after being shipped to England in the Spring of 1944. Assigned to the 339th FG, Eight Air Force, the unit was equipped with P-51Ds and flew combat operations in the ETO between April 1944 and VE Day. The unit was inactivated at Drew Field, FL, in November 1945. It was later reconstituted and redesignated the 138th FS before being allotted to the New York NG on May 24, 1946. The 138th Fs (SE) was federally recognized at Hancock Field, Syracuse and soon equipped with P-47Ds. Early 1950 saw the 138th FS briefly converting to F-84Bs and in November of the same year, the 138th was redesignated 138th FBS and equipped with F-51Hs. On October 29, 1953, was redesignated 138th FIS and converted to F-94A/Bs in February 1954. In December 1957, the unit received its first F-86Hs and completed conversion in the Summer of 1958. Was redesignated 138th TFS in November 1958 and became TAC-gained on July 1, 1960. On October 1. 1961, the 138th was called to active duty as part of the Berlin Crisis call-up and moved to Phalsbourg AB, France for assignment to USAFE. Returned to state control at Hancock Field on August 21, 1962. Reached group status with federal recognition of the 174th TFG in October 1962. On May 13, 1968, was called to active duty as part of the Pueblo Crisis call-up. Soon after, it moved to Cannon AFB, NM, where it ran a forward air controller school and a combat crew training school. Returned to state control on December 20, 1968. In the Fall of 1970, the unit converted to A-37Bs. In 1979, the 138th received A-10As which it flew for ten years before converting to the F-16A/B in 1989. On December 29, 1990, was called to active duty as part of Operation Desert Shield call-up. Was released from active duty after taking part in Desert Storm in June 1991. As part of the Air Force restructuring program, the unit joined Air Combat Command in June 1992. During 1993, the 138th transitioned to Block-30 F-16s. In June 1995, the unit deployed to Turkey to be part of Operation Provide Comfort. August 1997 saw the 174th FW deployed to support Operation Northern Watch. In October 1998, the unit swapped its aircraft for Block-25s. In February 2000, the wing deployed in support Operation Southern Watch as part of Aerospace Expeditionary Force 5.

The 139th Airlift squadron originates from the 303rd FS constituted and activated at Morris Field, NC in July 1942. It was assigned to the 337th FG, Third Air Force and served as a CONUS-based operational training unit successively equipped with P-39s, P-40s, P-43s, and P-47s. It was disbanded at Sarasota, FL, on May 1, 1944. Was reconstituted and redesignated the 139th FS, the unit was allotted to the New York NG on May 24, 1946. The 139th FS (SE) was federally recognized at Schenectady Airport, NY and equipped with F-47Ds. In 1951, the 139th converted to F-51Hs and redesignated 139th FIS. In 1954, converted to F-94Bs. Left the Air Defense community in the Spring of 1957 when it converted to F-86Hs and was redesignated the 139th TFS in November of the same year. In January 1960, many changes took place for the 139th. It became an Air Transport Squadron and received C-97As. Became MATS-gained on July 1, 1960. Was called to active duty as part of the Berlin Crisis call-up to fly worldwide airlift missions from Schenectady. Returned to state control on August 31, 1962. On January 1, 1966, redesignated 139th MAS and became part of Military Airlift Command, following MATS redesignation. In early 1971, it converted to C-130As and joined Tactical Air Command in March of the same year. On December 1, 1974, it became once again part of MAC upon transfer of tactical resources from TAC to MAC. In the Summer of 1975, it converted to C-130Ds and C-130D-6s, and assumed responsibility for the Volant DEW resupply mission to DEW-Line radar stations on the Greenland ice cap. The 139th completed conversion to C/LC-130Hs on June 1, 1986. During 1990, volunteers from the 139th began flying Desert Shield support missions. In March 1992, the unit designation was changed to 139th Airlift Squadron, 109th Airlift Group. Became part of Air Mobility Command on June 1, 1992. Redesignated 139th Airlift squadron, 109th Airlift Wing in 1995. In 1998, the 109th assumed responsibility for air support in Antarctica in support of the National Science Foundation.

The 143rd Airlift Squadron was organized as the 143rd Air Resupply Squadron in 1955 when it took over the facilities and most of the personnel of the 152nd FIS at T.F.Green Airport in Warwick. Was federally recognized on November 19, 1955 and first equipped with C-46Ds and SA-16As. The C-46Ds were phased out in the Summer of 1958 and the 143rd was redesignated a Troop Carrier Squadron (Medium) on October 10, 1958. In January 1962 the unit reached group status with the federal recognition of the 143rd TCG. In early 1963, the unit converted to HU-16Bs. Was redesignated 143rd Air Commando Squadron on July 1, 1963. In August, the until added U-10As to its inventory. The type was temporarily replaced by U-6As from 1965 to 1967. They were replaced by U-10Ds in the Summer of 1967. Was redesignated 143rd Special Operations Squadron on August 19, 1968. In the Fall of 1971, the unit replaced its HU-16Bs with C-119G but retained its U-10Ds. 1975 saw the unit redesignated the 143rd TAS and converting to C-130As. In 1980, the 143rd TAG was relocated from T.F.Green Airport to Quonset State Airport in North Kingston. It converted to C-130Es during 1990. The unit was called to active duty as part of Operation Desert Storm on February 23, 1991. Released from active duty on June 10, 1992. The unit was redesignated the 143rd Airlift Squadron, 143rd Airlift Group on March 15, 1992. The 143rd participated in many United Nations sponsored relief missions such as Somalia in 1992 and Operation Provide Promise in 1993.