192nd Wing
192d Fighter Wing | |
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Active | 1947-Present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force/Air National Guard |
Type | Wing |
Role | Air Superiority |
Part of | Air National Guard/Air Combat Command |
Garrison/HQ | Langley Air Force Base, Virginia |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Colonel Jay Pearsall |
The United States Air Force's 192d Fighter Wing is a fighter organization of the Virginia Air National Guard located at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia.
Mission
This is an Air National Guard unit co-located with the active duty 1st Fighter Wing at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia. The 192d Fighter Wing has a dual mission. The federal mission is to maintain a well-trained, well-equipped unit to be available for prompt mobilization during war and provide assistance during national emergencies (such as natural disasters or civil disturbances). Under the state mission, the 192d Fighter Wing provides protection of life, property and preserves peace, order and public safety. These missions are accomplished through emergency relief support during natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes and forest fires; search and rescue operations; support to civil defense authorities; maintenance of vital public services and counterdrug operations.
History
Assignments
Major Command
- Air National Guard/Air Combat Command (1992-Present)
- Air National Guard/Tactical Air Command (1962-1992)
Previous designations[1]
- 192d Fighter Wing (1995-Present)
- 192nd Fighter Group (1992-1995)
- 192nd Tactical Fighter Group (1962-1992)
Squadrons assigned
- 149th Fighter Squadron (1962-Present)
Bases stationed
- Langley Air Force Base, VA (2007-Present)
- Richmond International Airport, Virginia (1962-2007)
Aircraft & Missiles Operated[2]
- F-22 Raptor (2006-present)
- F-16C Block 30 Fighting Falcon (1991-2006)
- A-7D Corsair II (1981-1991)
- F-105D Thunderchief (1971-1981)
- F-84F Thunderstreak (1957-1971)
- F-47 Thunderbolt (1947-1953)
- FA-26C Invader (1953-1957)
Decorations
References
- ^ Rogers, B. (2006). United States Air Force Unit Designations Since 1978. ISBN 1-85780-197-0
- ^ World Airpower Journal. (1992). US Air Force Air Power Directory. Aerospace Publishing: London, UK. ISBN 1-880588-01-3
- ^ Air Force Personnel Center Awards Search (Post-1991)
External links
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