were built. On 26 May 1981 an Afghan Air Force Mil Mi-8 helicopter was hijacked from Qandahar and landed at Samungli. On 15 May 1982 the base held a colour presentation ceremony for the No. 23 Squadron after the unit was officially reassigned an air superiority role. The base has been used by the United States for military logistical operations in support of the 2001 American Invasion of Afghanistan. According to an anonymous source, the Pentagon is able to make use of the base "as and when". See also List of Pakistan Air Force Bases References Pakistan Air Force bases Military installations in Balochistan, Pakistan Military installations of the United States in Pakistan World War II sites in India