23rd FW

The 23rd Fighter Wing (23rd FW) is a distinguished unit of the United States Air Force, originally activated during World War II as the 23rd Fighter Group, famously inheriting the legacy of the "Flying Tigers" in China. Throughout its history, the wing has operated a variety of aircraft, including the P-40 Warhawk, F-105 Thunderchief, and currently the A-10C Thunderbolt II. The 23rd FW has seen action in numerous conflicts, from the China-Burma-India Theater in WWII to modern-day operations in the Middle East. Today, the wing is based at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, where it continues its mission of close air support, search and rescue, and combat airpower projection.