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AIR FORCE Magazine / May 200978
Hq. Air ForceThe Department of the Air Force incorporates all elements of the Air Force and is administered by a civilian Secretary and supervised by a military Chief of Staff. The Secretariat and the Air Staff help the Secretary and the Chief of Staff direct the Air Force mission.
HAF■ 2009 USAF Almanac
Headquarters Pentagon, Washington, D.C.
Established Sept. 18, 1947
Secretary Michael B. Donley
Chief of Staff Gen. Norton A. Schwartz
Headquarters Air Force
RolEorganize, train, and equip air, space, and cyberspace forces
MiSSionFly, fight, and win in air, space, and cyberspace
FoRCE StRuCtuRE—SECREtaRiatOne SecretaryOne undersecretaryFour assistant secretariesTwo deputy undersecretariesFive directorsFive offices
PERSonnEl(as of Sept. 30, 2008)
Active duty 1,671 Officers 1,416 Enlisted 255Reserve Components 524 ANG 56 AFRC 468Civilian 826Total 3,021
An F-16 of the 20th Fighter Wing, Shaw AFB, S.C., passes near the Pentagon as part of Operation Noble Eagle.
FoRCE StRuCtuRE—aiR StaFFOne Chief of StaffOne vice chief of staffOne Chief Master Sergeant of the Air ForceSix deputy chiefs of staffThree directorsEight offices
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Secretary of the Air Force
Administrative Assistant
Director, Small Busi-ness Programs
Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for
Acquisition
Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Manage-ment & Comptroller
Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations, Environment, &
Logistics
Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower & Reserve Affairs
Deputy Undersec-retary of the Air
Force for Interna-tional Affairs
Undersecretary of the Air Force
Auditor General
General Counsel Inspector General Director, Legislative Liaison
SECREtaRiat, PEntagon, waSHington, D.C.
Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Plans, & Re-
quirements (A3/5)
Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Instal-lations, & Mission
Support (A4/7)
Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Plans &
Programs (A8)
Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower & Personnel (A1)
Chief of Staff
Vice Chief of Staff
Air Force Historian
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force
Chief of Air Force Reserve
Chief of Chaplains Director, Test &Evaluation
Director, Air National Guard
Judge Advocate General
Chief Scientist Chair, USAF Scien-tific Advisory Board
Chief of Safety
aiR StaFF, PEntagon, waSHington, D.C.
Surgeon General
Director, Warfighting Integration & Chief
Information
Director, Air Force Smart Operations 21
Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Sur-
veillance, & Reconnais-sance (A2)
Director, Communications &
Public Affairs
Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications
(A6)
Director, Studies & Analyses,
Assessments, & Lessons Learned (A9)
Deputy Undersec-retary of the Air Force for Space
Programs
Assistant Chief of Staff for Strategic Deterrence
& Nuclear Integration (A10)
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Major Commands
ACC Headquarters Langley AFB, Va.
Established June 1, 1992
Commander Gen. John D. W. Corley
A major command is a subdivision of the Air Force assigned a major part of the Air Force mission and directly subordinate to Hq. USAF. In general, there are two types of major commands: functional and geographical.
Air Combat Command
MiSSionSoperate USAF bombers (active and ANG and AFRC gained); USAF’s CONUS-based (active and gained) fighter, reconnaissance, battle man-agement, and command and control aircraft and intelligence and surveil-lance systemsorganize, train, equip, andmaintain combat-ready forces for rapid deployment and employment to meet the challenges of peacetime air sovereignty and wartime combat requirementsProvide combat airpower to Ameri-ca’s warfighting commands (Central, European, Northern, Pacific, and Southern); nuclear, conventional, and information operations forces to STRATCOM; air defense forces to NORAD
CoRollaRy MiSSionSMonitor and intercept illegal drug traffictest new combat equipment
FoRCE StRuCtuREFour numbered air forces: 1st, Tyn-dall AFB, Fla.; 8th, Barksdale AFB, La.; 9th, Shaw AFB, S.C.; 12th, Da-vis-Monthan AFB, Ariz.One primary subordinate unit: USAF Warfare Center, Nellis AFB, Nev. 27 wings
oPERational aCtivity(as of Sept. 30, 2008)Flying hours: 27,316 per month
Major operationsEnduring Freedom (Afghanistan); Iraqi Freedom (Iraq); Noble Eagle (US)
Major training exercisesAmalgam Dart Series; Amalgam Phantom; Angel Thunder; Ardent Century; Atlantic Strike; Blue Ad-vance; Blue Flag; Eager Tiger; Eagle Resolve; Eastern Falcon; Ellipse Echo; Falcon Condor; Falcon Nest; Foal Eagle; Global Lightning; Global Thunder; Green Flag East and West; Initial Link; Internal Look; Iron Falcon; Maple Flag; New Horizons Series; Northern Edge; Panamax; Positive Force; Red Flag; Terminal Fury; Ulchi Focus Lens; Unified Endeavor; Vigi-lant Shield; Virtual Flag
PERSonnEl(as of Sept. 30, 2008)
Active duty 79,356Officers 11,478 Enlisted 67,878Reserve Components 57,050 ANG 46,497 AFRC 10,553Civilian 10,055Total 146,461
■ 2009 USAF Almanac
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EquiPMEnt (Primary aircraft inventory as of Sept. 30, 2008)Bomber 108Fighter/Attack 646Helicopter 32Recon/BM/C3I 214Trainer 22
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CommanderGen. John D. W. Corley
9th Air Force Shaw AFB, S.C.
8th Air Force Barksdale AFB, La.
12th Air Force Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz.
1st Air Force Tyndall AFB, Fla.
99th Air Base WingNellis AFB, Nev.(support)
57th WingNellis AFB, Nev. (A-10, F-15C/D/E, F-16C/D, F-16CJ, F-22A, HH-60, MQ-1/9)
53rd WingEglin AFB, Fla. (A-10, B-1, B-2, B-52, E-9Aa, F-15A/C/D/E, F-16C/D, F-22A, MQ/RQ-1, QF-4, RQ-4, U-2)
USAF Warfare CenterNellis AFB, Nev.
98th Range WingNellis AFB, Nev.
505th Command and Control WingHurlburt Field, Fla.
53rd Weapons Evaluation GroupTyndall AFB, Fla.(E-9A, QF-4)
aTyndall AFB, Fla. bDavis-Monthan AFB, Ariz. cBlended wing with active duty and ANG personnel.
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1st Fighter Wing2nd Bomb Wing4th Fighter Wing5th Bomb Wing7th Bomb Wing9th Reconnaissance Wing 20th Fighter Wing23rd Wing28th Bomb Wing33rd Fighter Wing49th Fighter Wing53rd Wing
55th Wing
57th Wing
67th Network Warfare Wing
93rd Air Ground Operations Wing98th Range Wing99th Air Base Wing116th Air Control Wingc
355th Fighter Wing366th Fighter Wing 388th Fighter Wing432nd Wing505th Command and Control Wing509th Bomb Wing552nd Air Control Wing
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Langley AFB, Va.Barksdale AFB, La.Seymour Johnson AFB, N.C.Minot AFB, N.D.Dyess AFB, Tex.Beale AFB, Calif.Shaw AFB, S.C.Moody AFB, Ga.Ellsworth AFB, S.D.Eglin AFB, Fla.Holloman AFB, N.M.Eglin AFB, Fla.
Offutt AFB, Neb.
Nellis AFB, Nev.
Lackland AFB, Tex.
Moody AFB, Ga.Nellis AFB, Nev.Nellis AFB, Nev. Robins AFB, Ga. Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz. Mountain Home AFB, Idaho Hill AFB, UtahCreech AFB, Nev.Hurlburt Field, Fla.Whiteman AFB, Mo.Tinker AFB, Okla.
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F-15C/D, F-22AB-52HF-15EB-52HB-1BRQ-4, T-38, U-2R/S F-16C/CJ/DA/OA-10 (Pope AFB, N.C.), HC-130, HH-60B-1BF-15C/DF-22, QF-4, T-38BA-10, B-1, B-2, B-52, E-9Aa F-15A/C/D/E,F-16C/D, F-22A, MQ/RQ-1, QF-4, RQ-4, U-2E-4B, EC-130Hb, OC-135B, RC-135S/U/V/W, TC-135S/W, WC-135
A-10, F-15C/D/E, F-16C/D, F-16CJ, F-22A, HH-60, MQ-1/9
E-8CA/OA-10F-15C/EF-16C/DMQ-1, MQ-9
B-2, T-38E-3B/C
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509th Bomb WingWhiteman AFB, Mo. (B-2, T-38)
5th Bomb WingMinot AFB, N.D. (B-52H)
Commander Lt. Gen. Robert J. Elder Jr.
2nd Bomb WingBarksdale AFB, La. (B-52H)
116th Air Control WingRobins AFB, Ga.(E-8C)
67th Network Warfare WingLackland AFB, Tex.
9th Reconnaissance WingBeale AFB, Calif. (RQ-4, T-38, U-2R/S)
55th WingOffutt AFB, Neb. (E-4B, OC-135B, RC-135S/U/V/W, TC-135S/W, WC-135)
552nd Air Control WingTinker AFB, Okla. (E-3B/C)
55th Electronic Combat GroupDavis-Monthan AFB, Ariz. (EC-130H)
9th aiR FoRCE (aCC), SHaw aFb, S.C.
CommanderLt. Gen. Gary L. North
1st Fighter WingLangley AFB, Va. (F-15C/D, F-22A)
4th Fighter Wing Seymour Johnson AFB, N.C. (F-15E)
33rd Fighter WingEglin AFB, Fla. (F-15C/D)
20th Fighter WingShaw AFB, S.C. (F-16C/CJ/D)
8th aiR FoRCE (aCC), baRkSDalE aFb, la.
3rd Air Support Operations GroupFt. Hood, Tex.
23rd WingMoody AFB, Ga. (A/OA-10, HC-130, HH-60)
820th Security Forces GroupMoody AFB, Ga.
a Activated January 2008.
93rd Air Ground Operations Winga
Moody AFB, Ga.
1st aiR FoRCE (aCC), tynDall aFb, Fla.
601st Air & Space Operations Center Tyndall AFB, Fla.
772nd Air Defense Squadron North Bay, Ont., Canada
Eastern Air Defense Sector Rome, N.Y.
Commander Maj. Gen. Henry C. Morrow
Air Force Rescue Coordination Center Tyndall AFB, Fla.
Western Air Defense Sector McChord AFB, Wash.
AFELM Joint Air Defense Operations Center (127th ADS) Bolling AFB, D.C.
702nd Computer Support Squadron Tyndall AFB, Fla.
5th Combat Com-munications Group Robins AFB, Ga.
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PERSonnEl(as of Sept. 30, 2008)
Active duty 59,529 Officers 13,918 Enlisted 45,611Reserve Components 7,068 ANG 4,572 AFRC 2,496Civilian 14,763Total 81,360
EquiPMEnt(PAI as of Sept. 30, 2008)
Fighter/Attack 224Helicopter 37Special operations forces 7Tanker 28Trainer 817Transport 48
AETC Headquarters Randolph AFB, Tex.
Established July 1, 1993
Commander Gen. Stephen R. Lorenz
Air Education and Training Command
MiSSionSRecruit, train, and educate profes-sional, expeditionary-minded airmen to sustain the combat capability of America’s Air ForceProvide basic military training, initial and advanced technical training, fly-ing training, and professional military and degree-granting professional education Conduct joint, readiness, and Air Force security assistance training
FoRCE StRuCtuRETwo numbered air forces and an edu-cational headquarters: 2nd, Keesler AFB, Miss.; 19th, Ran dolph AFB, Tex.; Air University, Maxwell AFB, Ala. Three DRUs: Air Force Recruiting Service and Air Force Security Assis-tance Training Squadron, Randolph AFB, Tex., and 59th Medical Wing, Lackland AFB, Tex.15 wings
oPERational aCtivity(as of Sept. 30, 2008)Flying hours: 43,646 per month
388th Fighter WingHill AFB, Utah (F-16C/D)
12th aiR FoRCE (aCC), DaviS-MontHan aFb, aRiz.
CommanderLt. Gen. Norman R. Seip
355th Fighter WingDavis-Monthan AFB, Ariz. (A/OA-10)
366th Fighter WingMountain Home AFB, Idaho (F-15C/E)
7th Bomb WingDyess AFB, Tex.(B-1B)
49th Fighter WingHolloman AFB, N.M. (F-22, QF-4, T-38B)
28th Bomb WingEllsworth AFB, S.D. (B-1B)
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432nd WingCreech AFB, Nev.(MQ-1, MQ-9)
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aiR EDuCation anD tRaining CoMManD, RanDolPH aFb, tEx.
CommanderGen. Stephen R. Lorenz
59th Medical Wing San Antonio Military Medical Center-South Lackland AFB, Tex.
Air UniversityMaxwell AFB, Ala.
19th Air ForceRandolph AFB, Tex.
Air Force SecurityAssistance Training SquadronRandolph AFB, Tex.
Air Force Recruiting ServiceRandolph AFB, Tex.
2nd Air ForceKeesler AFB, Miss.
17th Training WingGoodfellow AFB, Tex.
81st Training Wing Keesler AFB, Miss.
2nd aiR FoRCE (aEtC), kEESlER aFb, MiSS.
Commander Maj. Gen. Michael C. Gould
37th Training WingLackland AFB, Tex.
82nd Training WingSheppard AFB, Tex.
381st Training GroupVandenberg AFB, Calif.
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12th Flying Training Wing14th Flying Training Wing42nd Air Base Wing47th Flying Training Wing56th Fighter Wing58th Special Operations Wing
59th Medical Wing71st Flying Training Wing80th Flying Training Wing97th Air Mobility Wing325th Fighter Wing17th Training Wing37th Training Wing81st Training Wing82nd Training Wing314th Airlift WingAir Force Recruiting ServiceAir University
Randolph AFB, Tex.Columbus AFB, Miss.Maxwell AFB, Ala.Laughlin AFB, Tex.Luke AFB, Ariz.Kirtland AFB, N.M.
Lackland AFB, Tex.Vance AFB, Okla.Sheppard AFB, Tex.Altus AFB, Okla.Tyndall AFB, Fla. Goodfellow AFB, Tex.Lackland AFB, Tex.Keesler AFB, Miss.Sheppard AFB, Tex.Little Rock AFB, Ark.Randolph AFB, Tex.Maxwell AFB, Ala.
T-1A, T-6A, T-38C, T-43AT-1A, T-6A, T-38C
T-1A, T-6A, T-38CF-16C/D
HC-130N/P, MC-130H, MC-130P, HH-60G, UH-1N
T-1A, T-6A, T-38C
T-37B, T-38CC-17A, KC-135RF-15C/D, F-22A
C-130E/J
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Muir S. Fairchild Research Information Center Maxwell AFB, Ala.
Air Force Institute of Technology Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
Carl A. Spaatz Center for Officer EducationMaxwell AFB, Ala.
42nd Air Base WingMaxwell AFB, Ala.
Ira C. Eaker College for Professional Development Maxwell AFB, Ala.
CommanderLt. Gen. Allen G. Peck
Curtis E. LeMay Center for Doctrine Development & EducationMaxwell AFB, Ala.
aiR univERSity (aEtC), MaxwEll aFb, ala.
Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted EducationMaxwell AFB, Ala.
Jeanne M. Holm Center for Officer Accessions & Citizen Development Maxwell AFB, Ala.
Civil Air Patrol-USAFMaxwell AFB, Ala.
Civil Air PatrolMaxwell AFB, Ala.
56th Fighter WingLuke AFB, Ariz.(F-16C/D)
58th Special Operations Wing Kirtland AFB, N.M.(HC-130N/P, MC-130H, MC-130P, HH-60G, UH-1N)
19th aiR FoRCE (aEtC), RanDolPH aFb, tEx.
CommanderMaj. Gen. Gregory A. Feest
12th Flying Training WingRandolph AFB, Tex.(T-1A, T-6A, T-38C, T-43A)
14th Flying Training WingColumbus AFB, Miss. (T-1A, T-6A, T-38C)
47th Flying Training Wing Laughlin AFB, Tex.(T-1A, T-6A, T-38C)
71st Flying Training WingVance AFB, Okla.(T-1A, T-6A, T-38C)
97th Air Mobility Wing Altus AFB, Okla.(C-17A, KC-135R)
80th Flying Training Wing
Sheppard AFB, Tex.(T-37B, T-38C)
23rd Flying Training SquadronFt. Rucker, Ala.(UH-1H)
314th Airlift Wing Little Rock AFB, Ark.(C-130E/J)
325th Fighter WingTyndall AFB, Fla.(F-15C/D, F-22A)
336th Training Group Fairchild AFB, Wash.(UH-1N)
306th Flying Training GroupUSAF Academy, Colo.(T-41D, T-51A, TG-10B/C, TG-14A, TG-15A/B, UV-18B)
45th Airlift Squadron Keesler AFB, Miss.(C-21A)
Air Force Research InstituteMaxwell AFB, Ala.
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MiSSionSDeliver war-winning expeditionary capabilities to the warfighter through development and transition of tech-nology, professional acquisition management, exacting test and eval-uation, and world-class sustainment of all Air Force weapon systems
FoRCE StRuCtuREThree major product centersTwo test centersThree air logistics centersThree specialized centersOne laboratory with 10 technology directorates 33 wings
oPERational aCtivity(as of Sept. 30, 2008)Flying hours: 2,500 per month
PERSonnEl(as of Sept. 30, 2008)
Active duty 18,523 Officers 5,882 Enlisted 12,641Reserve Components 1,733 ANG 153 AFRC 1,580Civilian 55,126Total 75,382
EquiPMEnt (PAI as of Sept. 30, 2008)
Bomber 3Fighter/Attack 34Helicopter 5Recon 3Tanker 2Trainer 22Transport 24
AFMC Headquarters Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
Established July 1, 1992
Commander Gen. Donald J. Hoffman
Air Force Materiel Command
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Wright-Patterson AFB, OhioEglin AFB, Fla.Edwards AFB, Calif.Wright-Patterson AFB, OhioWright -Patterson AFB, OhioArnold AFB, Tenn.Hanscom AFB, Mass.Wright-Patterson AFB, OhioKirtland AFB, N.M.Hill AFB, UtahTinker AFB, Okla.Robins AFB, Ga.Eglin AFB, Fla.Hanscom AFB, Mass.Tinker AFB, Okla.Hill AFB, UtahTinker AFB, Okla.Wright-Patterson AFB, OhioRobins AFB, Ga.Hill AFB, UtahWright-Patterson AFB, OhioEdwards AFB, Calif.Eglin AFB, Fla.Wright-Patterson AFB, OhioEglin AFB, Fla.Hill AFB, UtahBrooks City -Base, Tex.Wright-Patterson AFB, OhioWright-Patterson AFB, OhioTinker AFB, Okla.Robins AFB, Ga.Hanscom AFB, Mass.Kirtland AFB, N.M.Robins AFB, Ga.Edwards AFB, Calif.Tinker AFB, Okla.Wright-Patterson AFB, OhioKirtland AFB, N.M.Hill AFB, UtahWright-Patterson AFB, OhioRobins AFB, Ga.Hanscom AFB, Mass.Hanscom AFB, Mass.Hanscom AFB, Mass.Wright-Patterson AFB, OhioDavis-Monthan AFB, Ariz.
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Aeronautical Systems CenterAir Armament CenterAir Force Flight Test CenterAir Force Research LaboratoryAir Force Security Assistance CenterArnold Engineering Development CenterElectronic Systems CenterNational Museum of the US Air ForceNuclear Weapons CenterOgden Air Logistics CenterOklahoma City Air Logistics CenterWarner Robins Air Logistics Center46th Test Wing66th Air Base Wing72nd Air Base Wing75th Air Base Wing76th Maintenance Wing77th Aeronautical Systems Wing78th Air Base Wing84th Combat Sustainment Wing88th Air Base Wing95th Air Base Wing96th Air Base Wing303rd Aeronautical Systems Wing308th Armament Systems Wing309th Maintenance Wing311th Human Systems Wing312th Aeronautical Systems Wing326th Aeronautical Systems Wing327th Aircraft Sustainment Wing330th Aircraft Sustainment Wing350th Electronic Systems Wing377th Air Base Wing402nd Maintenance Wing412th Test Wing448th Supply Chain Management Wing478th Aeronautical Systems Wing498th Armament Systems Wing508th Aerospace Sustainment Wing516th Aeronautical Systems Wing542nd Combat Sustainment Wing551st Electronic Systems Wing554th Electronic Systems Wing653rd Electronic Systems Wing711th Human Performance Wing309th Aerospace Maintenance and Re-generation Group
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CommanderGen. Donald J. Hoffman
aiR FoRCE MatERiEl CoMManD, wRigHt-PattERSon aFb, oHio
Air Force Flight Test Center Edwards AFB, Calif.
Arnold Engineering Development CenterArnold AFB, Tenn.
Ogden Air Logistics CenterHill AFB, Utah
Oklahoma City Air Logistics CenterTinker AFB, Okla.
Air Force Security Assistance CenterWright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
Warner Robins Air Logistics CenterRobins AFB, Ga.
Electronic Systems CenterHanscom AFB, Mass.
Air Armament CenterEglin AFB, Fla.
Air Force Research LaboratoryWright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
Aeronautical Systems CenterWright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
National Museum of the US Air ForceWright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
377th Air Base WingKirtland AFB, N.M
498th Armament Systems Wing Kirtland AFB, N.M
Nuclear Weapons Center Kirtland AFB, N.M.
CommanderMaj. Gen. Curtis M. Bedke
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Air Vehicles Directorate Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
Air Force Office of Scientific ResearchArlington, Va.
711th Human Performance WingWright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
Directed Energy Directorate Kirtland AFB, N.M.
Information DirectorateRome, N.Y.
Materials & Manufacturing DirectorateWright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
Munitions DirectorateEglin AFB, Fla.
Propulsion DirectorateWright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
Sensors DirectorateWright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
Space Vehicles DirectorateKirtland AFB, N.M.
CommanderLt. Gen. John L. Hudson
aERonautiCal SyStEMS CEntER, wRigHt-PattERSon aFb, oHio
516th Aeronautical Systems Wing Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
77th Aeronautical Systems WingWright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
303rd Aeronautical Systems WingWright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
88th Air Base WingWright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
326th Aeronautical Systems WingWright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
311th Human Systems WingBrooks City-Base, Tex.
312th Aeronautical Systems WingWright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
478th Aeronautical Systems WingWright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
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CommanderMaj. Gen. P. David Gillett Jr.
oklaHoMa City aiR logiStiCS CEntER, tinkER aFb, okla.
76th Maintenance WingTinker AFB, Okla.
72nd Air Base WingTinker AFB, Okla.
448th Supply Chain Management WingTinker AFB, Okla.
327th Aircraft Sustainment WingTinker AFB, Okla.
CommanderMaj. Gen. Polly A. Peyer
waRnER RobinS aiR logiStiCS CEntER, RobinS aFb, ga.
330th Aircraft Sustainment WingRobins AFB, Ga.
78th Air Base WingRobins AFB, Ga.
542nd Combat Sustainment WingRobins AFB, Ga.
402nd Maintenance WingRobins AFB, Ga.
CommanderMaj. Gen. David J. Eichhorn
aiR FoRCE FligHt tESt CEntER, EDwaRDS aFb, CaliF.
412th Test WingEdwards AFB, Calif.
95th Air Base WingEdwards AFB, Calif.
CommanderMaj. Gen. Kathleen D. Close
ogDEn aiR logiStiCS CEntER, Hill aFb, utaH
309th Maintenance WingHill AFB, Utah
75th Air Base WingHill AFB, Utah
526th ICBM Systems GroupHill AFB, Utah
84th Combat Sustainment WingHill AFB, Utah
508th Aerospace Sustainment WingHill AFB, Utah
309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration GroupDavis-Monthan AFB, Ariz.
CommanderLt. Gen. Ted F. Bowlds
ElECtRoniC SyStEMS CEntER, HanSCoM aFb, MaSS.
554th Electronic Systems WingHanscom AFB, Mass.
350th Electronic Systems WingHanscom AFB, Mass.
66th Air Base WingHanscom AFB, Mass.
551st Electronic Systems WingHanscom AFB, Mass.
653rd Electronic Systems WingHanscom AFB, Mass.
CommanderMaj. Gen. David W. Eidsaune
aiR aRMaMEnt CEntER, Eglin aFb, Fla.
96th Air Base WingEglin AFB, Fla.
46th Test WingEglin AFB, Fla.
308th Armament Systems WingEglin AFB, Fla.
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MiSSionSoperate and test ICBM forces for STRATCOM; missile warn ing radars, sensors, and satellites; national space-launch facilities and opera-tional boosters; worldwide space sur-veillance radars and optical systems; worldwide space environmental sys-tems; position, navigation, and timing systemsProvide command and control for DOD satellites; missile warning to NORAD/NORTHCOM and STRAT-COM; space weather support to en-tire DODProduce and acquire advanced space systems
CoRollaRy MiSSionSDevelop and integrate space sup-port for the warfighterServe as lead command for all USAF UH-1 helicopter programs
otHER RESPonSibilitiESProvide communications, computer, and base support to NORAD; tech-
AFSPCAir Force Space Command Headquarters Peterson AFB, Colo.
Established Sept. 1, 1982
Commander Gen. C. Robert Kehler
nology safeguard monitors to support launches of US satellites on foreign launch vehiclesSupply range and launch facilities for military, civil, and commercial space launch
FoRCE StRuCtuRETwo numbered air forces: 14th, Van-denberg AFB, Calif.; 20th, F. E. War-ren AFB, Wyo.Two major product centers: Space and Missile Systems Center, Los An-geles AFB, Calif.; Space Innovation and Development Center, Schriever AFB, Colo.16 wings
PERSonnEl(as of Sept. 30, 2008)
Active duty 17,520 Officers 4,862 Enlisted 12,658Reserve Components 2,203 ANG 900 AFRC 1,303Civilian 6,980Total 26,703
EquiPMEnt(as of Sept. 30, 2008)
Missile warning systems:DSP satellites, Ballistic Missile Early Warning System, Pave PAWS radars, Perimeter Acquisition Radar Attack Characterization System, Space Based Infrared System, and conven-tional radarsHelicopters: UH-1 18ICBMs: Minuteman III 450
Satellite command and control system: Air Force Satellite Control Network Satellite systems (as of Sep. 30, 2008): GPS: Block II/IIA/IIR 31 DMSP 5 DSCS III 8 Milstar 5 Interim Polar System 3 WGS 1Space surveillance systems: Elec-tro-Optical Deep Space Surveillance System and phased-array, mechani-cal tracking, and passive surveillance radars
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21st Space Wing
30th Space Wing
45th Space Wing
50th Space Wing
61st Air Base Wing
90th Missile Wing
91st Missile Wing
341st Missile Wing
460th Space Wing
526th ICBM Systems Wing
Global Positioning Systems Wing
Launch and Range Systems Wing
MilSatCom Systems Wing
Space and Missile Systems Center Space-Based Infrared Systems Wing
Space Development and Test Wing
Space Innovation and Development Center
Space Superiority Systems Wing
Peterson AFB, Colo.
Vandenberg AFB, Calif.
Patrick AFB, Fla., and Cape Canaveral AFS, Fla.
Schriever AFB, Colo.
Los Angeles AFB, Calif.
F. E. Warren AFB, Wyo.
Minot AFB, N.D.
Malmstrom AFB, Mont.
Buckley AFB, Colo.
Hill AFB, Utah
Los Angeles AFB, Calif.
Los Angeles AFB, Calif.
Los Angeles AFB, Calif.
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Los Angeles AFB, Calif.
Schriever AFB, Colo.
Los Angeles AFB, Calif.
Missile warning and space control
Launch, range operations, support for space and ICBM test
Launch, range operations, support for shuttle program,and US Navy Trident test
Satellite command and control
Base support systems
Minuteman III ICBM, UH-1
Minuteman III ICBM, UH-1
Minuteman III ICBM, UH-1
Missile warning and global surveillance
Modernization and sustainment of nuclear ICBM force
Development, launch, and sustainment of GPS
Military space acquisition
Plan, acquire, and sustain space-enabled communications
Acquisition & development of space and missile systemsAcquisition, integration, launch, and operating R&D spacecraft
R&D, purchase, and fielding of military space systems
Testing, training, tactics development
Development, fielding, and sustainment of weapons systems
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Commander Maj. Gen. Roger W. Burg
91st Missile WingMinot AFB, N.D. (Minuteman III, UH-1)
90th Missile WingF. E. Warren AFB, Wyo. (Minuteman III, UH-1)
341st Missile WingMalmstrom AFB, Mont. (Minuteman III, UH-1)
20th aiR FoRCE (aFSPC), F. E. waRREn aFb, wyo.
20th Air ForceF.E. Warren AFB, Wyo.
CommanderGen. C. Robert Kehler
14th Air ForceVandenberg AFB, Calif.
aiR FoRCE SPaCE CoMManD, PEtERSon aFb, Colo.
Space and Missile Systems Center Los Angeles AFB, Calif.
Space Innovation and Develop-ment Center Schriever AFB, Colo.
20th Air ForceF. E. Warren AFB, Wyo.
Space-Based Infrared Systems WingLos Angeles AFB, Calif.
CommanderLt. Gen. John T. Sheridan
Global Positioning Systems WingLos Angeles AFB, Calif.
SPaCE anD MiSSilE SyStEMS CEntER, loS angElES aFb, CaliF.
Launch & Range Systems Wing Los Angeles AFB, Calif.
MilSatCom Systems Wing Los Angeles AFB, Calif.
Space Development & Test WingLos Angeles AFB, Calif.
Space Superiority Systems WingLos Angeles AFB, Calif.
61st Air Base WingLos Angeles AFB, Calif.
526th ICBM Systems WingHill AFB, Utah
DMSP System GroupLos Angeles AFB, Calif.
Satellite Control & Network Systems GroupLos Angeles AFB, Calif.
Space Logistics GroupPeterson AFB, Colo.
Commander Lt. Gen. Larry D. James
21st Space WingPeterson AFB, Colo.
30th Space WingVandenberg AFB, Calif.
45th Space WingPatrick AFB, Fla.
50th Space WingSchriever AFB, Colo.
14th aiR FoRCE (aFSPC), vanDEnbERg aFb, CaliF.
460th Space WingBuckley AFB, Colo.
614th Space Operations GroupVandenberg AFB, Calif.
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EquiPMEnt(PAI as of Sept. 30, 2008)
Helicopter 2Recon 22 SOF 62
PERSonnEl(as of Sept. 30, 2008)
Active duty 11,699Officers 2,147 Enlisted 9,552Reserve Components 2,794 ANG 1,451 AFRC 1,343Civilian 1, 378Total 15,871
AFSOCAir Force Special Operations Command Headquarters Hurlburt Field, Fla.
Established May 22, 1990
Commander Lt. Gen. Donald C. Wurster
MiSSionSServe as America’s specialized air-power, delivering special operations power anytime, anywhereProvide Air Force special opera-tions forces for worldwide deployment and assignment to regional unified commandstasked for seven mission areas: shaping and stability operations; battlefield air operations; information operations; intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance; SOF mobility; precision engagement; and agile combat support
FoRCE StRuCtuREOne numbered air force: 23rd, Hurl-burt Field, Fla.Two wings Three groupsAir Force Special Operations Training Center
oPERational aCtivity(as of Sept. 30, 2008)Flying hours: 3,927 per month
Major operationsEnduring Freedom (Afghanistan); Iraqi Freedom (Iraq); Global War on Terror; Noble Eagle (US)
aiR FoRCE SPECial oPERationS CoMManD, HuRlbuRt FiElD, Fla.
CommanderLt. Gen. Donald C. Wurster
1st Special Operations WingHurlburt Field, Fla. (AC-130U, CV-22, MC-130H/P)
352nd Special Ops GroupRAF Mildenhall, UK (MC-130H, MC-130P)
353rd Special Ops Group Kadena AB, Japan (MC-130H, MC-130P)
720th Special Tactics Group Hurlburt Field, Fla.
Air Force Special Ops Training Center Hurlburt Field, Fla.
27th Special Operations Wing Cannon AFB, N.M. (AC-130H, MC-130W, MQ-1)
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1st Special Operations Wing
27th Special Operations Wing
352nd Special Operations Group
353rd Special Operations Group
720th Special Tactics Group
Air Force Special Operations Training Center
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Cannon AFB, N.M.
RAF Mildenhall, UK
Kadena AB, Japan
Hurlburt Field, Fla.
Hurlburt Field, Fla.
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AC-130U, CV-22, MC-130H/P
AC-130H, MC-130W, MQ-1
MC-130H, MC-130P
MC-130H, MC-130P
23rd Air ForceHurlburt Field, Fla.
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AMCAir Mobility Command Headquarters Scott AFB, Ill.
Established June 1, 1992
Commander Gen. Arthur J. Lichte
MiSSionSProvide rapid global mobility and sustainment through tactical and strategic airlift and aerial refueling for US armed forces
CoRollaRy MiSSionSProvide special duty and operation-al support aircraft and global humani-tarian supportPerform peacetime and wartime aeromedical evacuation missionsPerform en route employment and rapid forward deployment capabilities
FoRCE StRuCtuREOne numbered air force: 18th, Scott AFB, Ill.Two expeditionary mobility task forces: 15th, Travis AFB, Calif.; 21st, McGuire AFB, N.J.One DRU: US Air Force Expedition-ary Cen ter, Ft. Dix, N.J. 18 wings
oPERational aCtivity(as of Sept. 30, 2008)Flying hours: 43,070 per month
Major operationsEnduring Freedom (Afghanistan); Iraqi Freedom (Iraq); Noble Eagle (US); Humanitarian and disaster re-liefMajor training exercisesArdent Sentry; Cobra Gold; Global Thun-der; Northern Edge; Ulchi Focus Lens
EquiPMEnt (PAI as of Sept. 30, 2008)
Tanker 162Transport 237
PERSonnEl(as of Sept. 30, 2008)
Active duty 43,135 Officers 6,954 Enlisted 36,181Reserve Components 80,593 ANG 37,432 AFRC 43,161Civilian 8,048Total 131,776
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aiR Mobility CoMManD, SCott aFb, ill.
US Air Force Expeditionary Center Ft. Dix, N.J.
CommanderGen. Arthur J. Lichte
18th Air ForceScott AFB, Ill.
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6th Air Mobility Wing19th Airlift Wing22nd Air Refueling Wing43rd Airlift Wing60th Air Mobility Wing62nd Airlift Wing87th Air Base Wing89th Airlift Wing 92nd Air Refueling Wing305th Air Mobility Wing319th Air Refueling Wing375th Airlift Wing436th Airlift Wing437th Airlift Wing515th Air Mobility Operations Wing521st Air Mobility Operations Wing615th Contingency Response Wing621st Contingency Response Wing618th Tanker Airlift Control Center
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MacDill AFB, Fla.Little Rock AFB, Ark.McConnell AFB, Kan.Pope AFB, N.C.Travis AFB, Calif.McChord AFB, Wash.McGuire AFB, N.J.Andrews AFB, Md.Fairchild AFB, Wash.McGuire AFB, N.J.Grand Forks AFB, N.D.Scott AFB, Ill.Dover AFB, Del.Charleston AFB, S.C.Hickam AFB, HawaiiRamstein AB, Germany Travis AFB, Calif.McGuire AFB, N.J.Scott AFB, Ill.
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C-37, KC-135C-130KC-135C-130C-5, KC-10, C-17C-17 C-20, C-32, C-37, C-40, VC-25KC-135C-17, KC-10KC-135C-21C-5C-17
18th aiR FoRCE (aMC), SCott aFb, ill.
CommanderMaj. Gen. Winfield W. Scott III
60th Air Mobility WingTravis AFB, Calif. (C-5, KC-10, C-17)
62nd Airlift WingMcChord AFB, Wash. (C-17)
375th Airlift WingScott AFB, Ill. (C-21)
92nd Air Refueling WingFairchild AFB, Wash. (KC-135)
319th Air Refueling WingGrand Forks, N.D. (KC-135)
317th Airlift GroupDyess AFB, Tex. (C-130)
22nd Air Refueling WingMcConnell AFB, Kan. (KC-135)
15th Expeditionary Mobility Task Force Travis AFB, Calif.
21st Expeditionary Mobility Task Force McGuire AFB, N.J.
43rd Airlift WingPope AFB, N.C. (C-130)
6th Air Mobility WingMacDill AFB, Fla.(C-37, KC-135)
19th Airlift WingLittle Rock AFB, Ark. (C-130)
89th Airlift WingAndrews AFB, Md. (C-20, C-32, C-37, C-40, VC-25)
305th Air Mobility WingMcGuire AFB, N.J. (C-17, KC-10)
436th Airlift WingDover AFB, Del. (C-5)
437th Airlift WingCharleston AFB, S.C. (C-17)
615th Contingency Response WingTravis AFB, Calif.
515th Air Mobility Operations WingHickam AFB, Hawaii
621st Contingency Response WingMcGuire AFB, N.J.
521st Air Mobility Operations WingRamstein AB, Germany
618th Tanker Airlift Control CenterScott AFB, Ill.
87th Air Base WingMcGuire AFB, N.J.
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PACAFPacific Air Forces Headquarters Hickam AFB, Hawaii
Established July 1, 1957
Commander Gen. Carrol H. Chandler
MiSSionSProvide ready air and space power to promote US interests in the Asia-Pacific region during peacetime, cri-sis, and war
FoRCE StRuCtuREFour numbered air forces: 5th, Yo-kota AB, Japan; 7th, Osan AB, South Korea; 11th, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska; 13th, Hickam AFB, HawaiiNine wings
oPERational aCtivity(as of Sept. 30, 2008)Flying hours: 9,248 per month
Major operationsEnduring Freedom (Afghanistan); Iraqi Freedom (Iraq)
Major training exercisesBalikatan; Cobra Gold; Commando Sling; Cope North; Cope Tiger; Foal Eagle; Keen Edge; Key Resolve; Northern Edge; Pacific Airlift Rally; Red Flag-Alaska; Talisman Saber; Terminal Fury; Ulchi Freedom Guard-ian; Valiant Shield
PERSonnEl(as of Sept. 30, 2008)
Active duty 29,337 Officers 3,880 Enlisted 25,457
Reserve Components 5,413 ANG 4,388 AFRC 755Civilian 7,829Total 42,579
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3rd Wing8th Fighter Wing15th Airlift Wing18th Wing35th Fighter Wing 36th Wing51st Fighter Wing354th Fighter Wing374th Airlift Wing
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Elmendorf AFB, AlaskaKunsan AB, South KoreaHickam AFB, HawaiiKadena AB, JapanMisawa AB, JapanAndersen AFB, GuamOsan AB, South KoreaEielson AFB, AlaskaYokota AB, Japan
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C-12F/J, C-17, E-3B, F-15C, F-22 F-16C/DC-17, C-37, C-40E-3B/C, F-15C/D, KC-135R/T, HH-60GF-16CM
A-10, F-16C/D F-16C/D C-12J, C-130H, UH-1N
PaCiFiC aiR FoRCES, HiCkaM aFb, Hawaii
CommanderGen. Carrol H. Chandler
5th Air ForceYokota AB, Japan
7th Air ForceOsan AB, South Korea
11th Air Force Elmendorf AFB, Alaska
13th Air Force Hickam AFB, Hawaii
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15th Airlift WingHickam AFB, Hawaii (C-17, C-37, C-40)
EquiPMEnt (PAI as of Sept. 30, 2008)
Fighter/Attack 139Helicopter 9Recon 4Tanker 14Transport 37
13th aiR FoRCE (PaCaF), HiCkaM aFb, Hawaii
CommanderLt. Gen. Loyd S. Utterback
613th Air and Space Operations CenterHickam AFB, Hawaii
36th WingAndersen AFB, Guam(rotational aircraft)
5th aiR FoRCE (PaCaF), yokota ab, jaPan
CommanderLt. Gen. Edward A. Rice Jr.
35th Fighter WingMisawa AB, Japan (F-16CM)
18th WingKadena AB, Japan (E-3B/C, F-15C/D, KC-135R/T, HH-60G)
374th Airlift WingYokota AB, Japan (C-12J, C-130H, UH-1N)
7th aiR FoRCE (PaCaF), oSan ab, SoutH koREa
8th Fighter WingKunsan AB, South Korea (F-16C/D)
51st Fighter WingOsan AB, South Korea (A-10, F-16C/D)
CommanderLt. Gen. Jeffrey A. Remington
11th aiR FoRCE (PaCaF), ElMEnDoRF aFb, alaSka
354th Fighter WingEielson AFB, Alaska (F-16C/D)
CommanderLt. Gen. Dana T. Atkins
3rd Wing Elmendorf AFB, Alaska (C-12F/J, C-17, E-3B, F-15C, F-22)
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15th Airlift WingHickam AFB, Hawaii(C-17, C-37, C-40)
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USAFEMiSSionSProvide combat and mobility forces to combatant commandersEnsure forward-based access for glob-al strategic operationsDeter potential threats to NATO secu-rity and assure allies and friendsbuild partner relationships and air-power capabilities
FoRCE StRuCtuRETwo numbered air forces: 3rd, 17th Ramstein AB, GermanyNine wings, one Air Expeditionary Task Force
oPERational aCtivity(as of Sept. 30, 2008)Flying hours: 6,800 per month
Major operationsAssured Delivery (Georgia); Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan); International Security Assistance Force (Afghanistan); Iraqi Freedom (Iraq); Joint Forge (Bosnia); Joint Guardian (Kosovo)
Major training exercisesAnatolian Eagle; Austere Challenge; Baltops; Clean Hunter; Medceur; Medlite; Noble Ardent; Northern Viking
US Air Forces in Europe Headquarters Ramstein AB, Germany
Established Aug. 7, 1945
Commander Gen. Roger A. Brady
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3rd Air ForceRamstein AB, Germany
DirectorJAPCCGen. Roger A. BradyKalkar, Germany
Allied Command TransformationSupreme Allied CommanderTransformation (SACT)Norfolk, Va.
The USAFE organizational chart above shows peacetime lines of command. The charts below show the NATO wartime air command lines (left) and COMUSAFE’s role as Joint Airpower Competence Center director (right).
Allied Command Operations (ACO)Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) SACEURMons, Belgium
Joint Force Command BrunssumBrunssum, Netherlands
Joint CommandLisbon, Portugal
CommanderAllied Air Component Command-RamsteinGen. Roger A. BradyRamstein AB, Germany
JFC NaplesNaples, Italy
Combined Air Opera-tions Center 1Finderup, Denmark
CAOC 2Uedem, Germany
CAOC 5Poggio Renatico,Italy
CAOC 6Eskisehir, Turkey
CAOC 7Larissa, Greece
CAOC 8Torrejon, Spain
CAOC 10Monsanto, Portugal
17th Air Force (administrative control)Ramstein AB, Germany
CommanderAllied Air Component Command-Izmir & 16th AETFLt. Gen. Maurice L. McFann Jr.Izmir, Turkey
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PERSonnEl(as of Sept. 30, 2008)
Active duty 25,394 Officers 3,162 Enlisted 22,232Reserve Components 441 ANG 204 AFRC 237Civilian 5,253Total 31,088
EquiPMEnt (PAI as of Sept. 30, 2008)
Fighter/Attack 173Tanker 14Transport 26
3rd aiR FoRCE (uSaFE), RaMStEin ab, gERMany
52nd Fighter WingSpangdahlem AB, Germany(A-10A/C, F-16C/D)
100th Air Refueling WingRAF Mildenhall, UK (KC-135R)
86th Airlift WingRamstein AB, Germany(C-20H, C-21, C-37, C-40B, C-130E/J)
48th Fighter Wing RAF Lakenheath, UK (F-15C/D, F-15E, HH-60G)
65th Air Base WingLajes Field, the Azores
435th Air Base WingRamstein AB, Germany
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31st Fighter Wing39th Air Base Wing
48th Fighter Wing52nd Fighter Wing65th Air Base Wing86th Airlift Wing100th Air Refueling Wing435th Air Base Wing501st Combat Support Wing
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F-16C, F-16D Tactical range and contingency support, rota-tional aircraft
F-15C/D, F-15E, HH-60GA-10A/C, F-16C/D
C-20H, C-21, C-37, C-40B, C-130E/JKC-135R
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Aviano AB, ItalyIncirlik AB, Turkey
RAF Lakenheath, UKSpangdahlem AB, GermanyLajes Field, the AzoresRamstein AB, GermanyRAF Mildenhall, UKRamstein AB, GermanyRAF Alconbury, UK
3rd Air Force Lt. Gen. Philip M. Breedlove Ramstein AB, Germany
39th Air Base WingIncirlik AB, Turkey
31st Fighter Wing Aviano AB, Italy (F-16C, F-16D)
501st Combat Support WingRAF Alconbury, UK
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17th aiR FoRCE (uSaFE) (aiR FoRCES aFRiCa), RaMStEin ab, gERMany*
17th Air Force Maj. Gen. Ronald R. Ladnier Ramstein AB, Germany
*Supports US Africa Command.
4th Air SupportOperations GroupHeidelberg, Germany
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