The group was active from about March to June 2003, charged with maintaining an airbridge at the base to transport supplies and people to the United States Central Command area of responsibility at the beginning of the U.S. Iraq War - Operation Iraqi Freedom and Afghanistan War - Operation Enduring Freedom.
The group was active from March to June 2003, focused on maintaining a vital link between the base and the U.S. Central Command area, which played a crucial role in supporting the initial phases of the Iraq War - Operation Iraqi Freedom and Afghanistan War - Operation Enduring Freedom.