 During Operation Desert Storm, the 36th was credited with downing 17 enemy aircraft in air-combat engagements.On 1 October 1991, the 36th Tactical Fighter Wing was redesignated the 36th Fighter Wing, and in July 1994, the 36th Fighter Wing was inactivated.The 36th Air Base Wing was activated at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, on 30 September 1994.