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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.
[edit] 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.
[edit] History
[edit] Assignments
[edit] Previous designations[1]
[edit] Squadrons assigned
- 149th Fighter Squadron (1962-Present)
[edit] Bases stationed
[edit] Aircraft & Missiles Operated[2]
[edit] Decorations
[edit] 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)
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