 A result of French president Charles de Gaulle's deep suspicion of "supranational organizations" and France's shift away from the NATO orbit in the early 1960s ultimately led to the decision in November 1962 that Chambley, Chaumont, Etain and Phalsbourg air bases would be returned to reserve status.On 26 April 1963 the 366 TFW was notified of its pending relocation to Holloman AFB, New Mexico.The initial deployment of personnel began on 4 June.