History
The squadron conducted operational training from, February–March 1943 and replacement training from, April 1943 – March 1944. It transported U.S. Army troops and cargo, provided aerial resupply, and dropped paratroopers within the U.S. from, May 1951 – January 1953 and performed similar duties worldwide from, April 1953 – June 1976. The 336th has performed aerial refueling worldwide since 1977.
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