Lineage. Established as 302 Bombardment Group (Heavy) on 28 Jan 1942. Activated on 1 Jun 1942. Inactivated on 10 Apr 1944. Redesignated as 302 Troop Carrier Group, Medium, on 16 May 1949. Activated in the Reserve on 27 Jun 1949. Redesignated as 302 Troop Carrier Group, Heavy, on 28 Jan 1950.