Lineage. Established as 87 Troop Carrier Wing, Medium, on 26 May 1952. Activated in the Reserve on 15 Jun 1952. Inactivated on 1 Feb 1953. Redesignated as: 87 Tactical Airlift Wing on 31 Jul 1985; 87 Air Base Wing on 19 Feb 2009. Activated on 3 Mar 2009.Assignments. 2 Air Reserve District, 15