History
The U.S. government obtained the Bergstrom property in May 1942 and began operations as Del Valle Army Air Base in September 1942. The Base was renamed Bergstrom Army Air Field in 1943. With the establishment of the U.S. Air Force (USAF) in September 1947, Bergstrom Army Airfield was changed to Bergstrom AFB in June 1948. For over 50 years, the Army Air Command, Strategic Air Command, and Tactical Air Command resided at the Bergstrom AFB during various periods. The 67th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing was most recently stationed at the Base, their primary mission was to maintain an air reconnaissance force and conduct advanced training (USACE, 2004a). In 1993, Bergstrom AFB was closed through the BRAC program and is now designated as ABIA.

Environmental Activities
AFCEC continues to work closely with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to ensure environmental cleanup activities satisfy all regulatory standards while protecting human health and the environment.

Property Transfer
The property was transferred to the City of Austin via deed on 19 July 2004.  The Former Bergstrom AFB, now designated Austin Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA), is located approximately 7 miles southeast of the city of Austin, Texas. The ABIA occupies a roughly triangular parcel consisting of approximately 4,050 acres in Travis County. U.S. Highway 183, Texas Highway 71, County Road FM 973, and Burleson Road bound the former installation

Path Forward
The Air Force and its partners will continue to work together to complete environmental cleanup for the benefit of the community.