 The "178th Tactical Fighter Group" was formed on October 15, 1962, from the 162nd Tactical Fighter Squadron and its supporting units after serving on active duty in response to the 1961 Berlin Crisis.In 1993 it also transitioned from A-7 Corsair fighter bombers to F-16s and became the 178th Fighter Wing.The Major Command assignment of the 178th FW is the Air Education and Training Command.