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The 440th Airlift Wing, Air Force Reserve Command, is located at Pope Air Force Base, Fayetteville, N.C., and adjacent to Fort Bragg. The 16 C-130H transport aircraft assigned to the 440th provide the primary tactical airlift support for the troops of the XVIII Airborne Corps and the 82nd Airborne Division located at Fort Bragg.    
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440th Wing Commander  Commander, 440th Airlift Wing
 Brig. Gen. Norman Ham
 



 

Vice Wing Commander, 440th Airlift Wing
Col. Karl Schmitkons

 
Commander, 440th Operations Group
Col. Brian Kraemer

 Col Sharon Johnson
Commander, 440th Maintenance Group
Col. Sharon M. Johnson
 

 
Commander, 440th Mission Support Group
Col. Kerri O. Grimes  

Command Chief, 440th Airlift Wing
Command Chief, 440th Airlfit Wing
Chief Master Sgt. Jeffrey Roeder
 

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The mission of the wing is to maintain operational readiness for the airlift of tactical units, airborne units, personnel, supplies, and equipment into prepared or unprepared areas by landing or airdrop. The peacetime and wartime mission of the 440th Airlift Wing is global in scope. 
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440th Airlift Wing History
The 440th Airlift Wing has a long and distinguished history. It was formed in 1943 at Baer Field in Indiana, but has been based at General Mitchell International Airport - Air Reserve Station since 1957. The airport and Air Reserve Station are both named in honor of Brig. Gen. William Mitchell, the Milwaukee native who is considered to be the "father" of the modern Air Force. 
 

 


 


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