175th Wing, Maryland Air National Gaurd

The 175th Wing, Maryland Air National Guard, was established in 1962 and is headquartered at Warfield Air National Guard Base in Middle River, Maryland. Initially organized as the 175th Tactical Fighter Group, the unit has operated a range of aircraft, including the A-10C Thunderbolt II, supporting both state and federal missions. The 175th Wing has deployed personnel and equipment for operations such as Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom, providing close air support and combat search and rescue. In addition to its federal missions, the Wing has played a key role in disaster response and homeland security within Maryland and the mid-Atlantic region.