Lineage. Established as 446 Troop Carrier Wing, Medium, on 11 Apr 1955. Activated in the Reserve on 25 May 1955. Redesignated as 446 Tactical Airlift Wing on 1 Jul 1967. Inactivated on 1 Jul 1972. Redesignated as 446 Military Airlift Wing (Associate) on 29 Jan 1973. Activated in the Reserve on