 The "179th Tactical Fighter Group" was formed out of the 164th TFS on October 19, 1962, after its release from federal service.Initially equipped with F-84s, the group converted to C-130 Hercules airlifters in January 1976 and became the "179th Tactical Airlift Group".It underwent its most current redesignation on October 1, 1995, when it became the 179th Airlift Wing.