It was designated on 15 September 1985 by the consolidation of the World War II 304th Troop Carrier Squadron ( 304th TCS ) , which was disbanded on 1 December 1943 at Mohanbari Airport , India , and the 4th Strategic Support Squadron ( 4th SSS ) , which was discontinued and inactivated on 15 March 1961 at Dyess Air Force Base , Texas .
15 September 1985,304th Troop Carrier Squadron,304th TCS,1 December 1943,Mohanbari Airport,India,4th Strategic Support Squadron,4th SSS,15 March 1961,Dyess Air Force Base,Texas