The air refueling portion of the 108th history, is relatively new, only dating back to October 19, 1991, when the unit was re-designated as the 108th Air Refueling Wing. However, its history as a Wing began in March 1950.
It also had hereditary ties to the 348th Fighter Group constituted during World War II. On September 24, 1942, the 108th Fighter Group was established. Nonetheless, the 108th is a living history, built on notable accomplishments to which new ones are constantly being added. An illustrative example is it's fighter-to-refueling mission change and aircraft conversion. Its transition, within one year from being a combat ready fighter unit to a combat ready air refueling unit is thought to be an Air Force record of sorts.
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The History of the 108th Wing 