sentences:  The unit was first established at Itami Airfield, Japan as the 38th Bombardment Wing, Light on 10 August 1948 when Far East Air Forces reorganized its units under the "Hobson Plan" wing base reorganization, in which combat groups and all supporting units on a base were assigned to a single wing.The 38th Bombardment Group, flying Douglas B-26 Invaders became its operational component.The wing assisted in the air defense of Japan and participated in tactical exercises.