The history of the Mississippi Air National Guard began with the 153rd Observation Squadron, which originated on September 27, 1939, at Key Field, Meridian, Miss. In less than thirteen months, on October 15, 1940, it was ordered to active service during World War II and was deactivated on December 15, 1945. Reinstated on August 19, 1946 as the 153rd Fighter Squadron, the unit was "probably the first National Guard unit to be reorganized" after the war. This unit, now known as the 186th Aerial Refueling Wing, has continued without interruptions to the present time.
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History of the 172AW 
