193rd Special Operations Wing

The 193rd Special Operations Wing (193 SOW) is a unit of the Pennsylvania Air National Guard stationed at Harrisburg International Airport, Middletown, Pennsylvania. Established in 1967, the wing is best known for operating the EC-130J Commando Solo aircraft, which conducts psychological operations and information warfare by broadcasting radio and television signals. The 193 SOW has participated in numerous operations, including Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom, providing critical airborne broadcast capabilities to support U.S. military objectives. Over the decades, the wing has earned multiple unit awards for its unique and vital contributions to national security and special operations missions worldwide.