 As a result of the Korean War, the squadron was federalized and placed on active duty, 10 October 1950.Assigned to Strategic Air Command, it was assigned to the Kentucky ANG 123d Fighter-Bomber Wing.After a training period at Godman AFB with F-84E Thunderjets, the wing was deployed to RAF Manston, England where it replaced the 12th Fighter-Escort Wing which had been returned to the United States.