The transfer of the aircraft was delayed in early 2014 and the closure of the two airlift squadrons delayed on 28 July 2014 pending final plans in National Defense Authorization Act 2015 to shut down the 440th Airlift Wing at Pope.
The transfer of aircraft was postponed in early 2014 and the closure of the two airlift squadrons was put on hold until July 28, 2014, pending completion of final plans outlined in the National Defense Authorization Act 2015 to cease operations at the 440th Airlift Wing at Pope.