 Most of the sections took part in a deployment to Alpena, Michigan in September where chemical exercises and other special training took place.The unit celebrated its 40th anniversary on 10 June 1995 with an open house and dance.The 167th Airlift Group was redesignated the 167th Airlift Wing (167 AW) on 1 October 1995 and as it became operationally capable in the C-130H-3 aircraft to perform its airlift mission.