Leonard Draheim

9TH AIR FORCE

U.S. Air Force

Unit with 134 member associations.

23rd Wing

U.S. Air Force

The 23rd Wing is a front line United States Air Force Air Combat Command composite unit. It consists of 4 groups that provide combat ready forces to the warfighter. The wing is based at Moody Air Force Base in Georgia and focuses on close air support and precision firepower for special operations forces. The 23rd Wing has a long history of supporting global air operations and continues to be a crucial asset in military operations worldwide.

8th Fighter Wing

U.S. Air Force

The 8th Fighter Wing, known as the "Wolf Pack," was activated in August 1948 and is currently based at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea. The unit distinguished itself during the Korean War, flying combat missions and earning several unit citations. During the Vietnam War, the 8th Fighter Wing gained fame under the leadership of Colonel Robin Olds, conducting significant air-to-air and ground attack missions from Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base. Today, the wing remains an essential component of U.S. forces in Korea, maintaining readiness to defend the Korean Peninsula with its fleet of F-16 Fighting Falcons.

89th Airlift Wing

U.S. Air Force

The 89th Airlift Wing (89 AW), headquartered at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, was first activated in 1949 as the 89th Troop Carrier Wing in the Air Force Reserve. Throughout its history, the unit has undergone several redesignations, becoming the 89th Military Airlift Wing in 1966 and later the 89th Airlift Wing in 1991. The Wing’s primary mission is to provide global Special Air Mission airlift, logistics, and communications for the President, Vice President, senior government and military leaders, including operating the aircraft known as Air Force One. The 89th Airlift Wing is renowned for its role in supporting national and international diplomatic missions, earning a reputation for excellence in executive airlift operations.