 Was transferred to the new Military Airlift Command 21st Air Force when MATS was reorganized in 1966.Was transferred back to Tactical Air Command control in 1971, being equipped with early-model C-130B Hercules tactical airlifters, being given a theater airlift and troop carrier mission as part of Ninth Air Force.Celebrated 25 years of service in 1973, winning 1st place in worldwide airlift competition.