Youngstown Air Reserve Station

Youngstown Air Reserve Station is a military facility located in Vienna Township, Trumbull County, Ohio, situated at the Youngstown–Warren Regional Airport. Established in 1951 as Youngstown Air Force Base, the installation was originally under the jurisdiction of the Air Defense Command (ADC). It was dedicated on August 11, 1952, to serve as an air defense installation for the north-central United States. Early operational units included the 86th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, which operated F-84C Thunderjets and later F-102 Delta Daggers. In 1955, the 79th Fighter Group (Air Defense) was assigned to the base. The Air Force Reserve established a presence in 1952 with the 26th Fighter-Bomber Squadron, which operated T-33 Shooting Star and F-86H Sabre aircraft before transitioning to C-119 Flying Boxcars. Command of the base transferred to the Continental Air Command on March 1, 1960.

The installation is currently operated by the Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC), with the 910th Airlift Wing (910 AW) serving as the host unit. The 910 AW is operationally gained by Air Mobility Command. The unit's lineage at the station began in 1963 as the 910th Troop Carrier Group. It underwent mission changes including tactical air support and fighter operations with A-37 Dragonfly and U-3 Blue Canoe aircraft before converting to an airlift mission in 1981. The station’s primary mission includes tactical airlift and the Department of Defense's only fixed-wing aerial spray operation. The facility also hosts a Navy Operational Support Center and a collocated Marine Corps Reserve Center. Staffing includes approximately 1,450 military personnel and 150 civilians.

The station consists of 59 operational buildings, including aviation maintenance, training, and administrative facilities. The 910 AW operates a fleet of C-130 Hercules aircraft, including C-130H and C-130J variants. Infrastructure includes a tactical landing zone and dormitories for temporary lodging. The station shares airfield facilities with the Youngstown–Warren Regional Airport. Infrastructure developments include a main gate complex featuring technology for force protection and anti-terrorism.