172nd Airlift Wing

The 172nd Airlift Wing is a unit of the Mississippi Air National Guard, stationed at Allen C. Thompson Field Air National Guard Base in Jackson, Mississippi. Established in 1963, the wing originally flew air transport missions and has operated several aircraft types, including the C-119 Flying Boxcar, C-130 Hercules, and currently the C-17 Globemaster III. The 172nd has supported numerous airlift and aeromedical evacuation missions worldwide, including operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and humanitarian relief efforts. The unit is renowned for its rapid response capability and has received multiple awards for outstanding service and mission accomplishment.