1st Fighter Wing

The 1st Fighter Wing is a United States Air Force unit based at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia. It is a combat-ready fighter wing that operates and maintains the F-22 Raptor, a fifth-generation fighter aircraft. The 1st Fighter Wing is responsible for conducting air superiority and precision strike missions in support of national security objectives. The wing has a long history of excellence in aerial combat and continues to be a vital component of the Air Force's overall mission.