The 35th Fighter-Interceptor Wing (1954-57) flew F-86 Sabres from the base.

It assumed control of several fighter Interceptor squadrons that had been assigned to the 33d Fighter-Interceptor Wing.

The 23d Fighter-Interceptor Wing was assigned to Presque Isle on 10 November 1950.

The 81st Fighter-Interceptor Wing became the new host unit at Bentwaters in September 1951.

However, the air defense area in New Mexico for the 81st Fighter-Interceptor Wing lasted only a short while.

During the Korean War he was in command of the 4th Fighter-Interceptor Wing.

The wing and subordinate units were redesignated as the 78th Fighter-Interceptor Wing on January 20, 1950.

As a redesignation of the 86th Fighter-Interceptor Wing, 18 November 1960.

On 7 July 1955, the 144th was re-designated as the 194th Fighter-Interceptor Wing, a designation kept by the squadron for the next 37 years.

The 146th was re-designated the 146th Fighter-Interceptor Wing on 1 July 1955.