Fact Sheets

  • 198th Fighter Squadron

    The 198th Fighter Squadron (SE) and attached units were federally recognized on November 23, 1947. The 198th started with 25 P-47 Thunderbolts, two C-47 (DC-3), 34 enlisted members and 18 officers.On 15 November 1952, the 198th Squadron was redesignated 198th Interceptor Squadron.On 10 April 1954,

  • C-130 Hercules

    Mission The C-130 Hercules primarily performs the tactical portion of the airlift mission. The aircraft is capable of operating from rough, dirt strips and is the prime transport for air dropping troops and equipment into hostile areas. The C-130 operates throughout the U.S. Air Force, serving with

  • History of the 156th Airlift Wing

    Federally recognized Nov. 23, 1947 as the 198th Fighter Squadron, the Puerto Rico Air National Guard was originally assigned to the Isla Grande Airport with 13 officers and 32 Airmen under the command of Capt. Alberto A. Nido. In May, 1956 the unit moved to the Puerto Rico International

  • Muñiz Air National Guard Base

    The Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport is located 9 miles east of San Juan. On 10 April 1954 the 198th Interceptor Squadron squadron began jet conversion with F-86s arrival. The Squadron was required to base its jets at the San Juan International Airport maintaining the rest of its organization