For several months in both 1968 and 1969, all wing aircraft, most aircrew and maintenance personnel, and some support personnel were loaned to other SAC units engaged in combat operations in the Far East and Southeast Asia.
During a period of several months in both 1968 and 1969, the majority of fighter aircraft, aircrew, and maintenance personnel, along with some support staff, were loaned to other SAC units involved in combat missions in the Far East and Southeast Asia.