About this Unit
The 93rd Air Ground Operations Wing (93rd AGOW) was activated on January 25, 2008, at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, as part of the United States Air Force. It was formed to provide command and control of battlefield airmen, including tactical air control parties and battlefield weather units, enhancing air-ground integration for combat operations. The wing played a key role in supporting joint and coalition ground forces in both training and operational deployments, particularly in the Global War on Terrorism. In 2011, the unit was inactivated, and its mission and personnel were transferred to the reactivated 93rd Air Ground Operations Group.
Historical Facts
• Establishment: The 93rd Air Ground Operations Wing (AGOW) was activated on 25 January 2008 at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, as part of a reorganization to better support joint air-ground operations.
• Heritage: The unit traces its lineage to the historic 93rd Bombardment Group, which flew B-24 Liberators during World War II and was known as the "Traveling Circus" for its frequent moves and varied missions.
• Mission: The 93rd AGOW provides command and control of tactical air support for ground forces, integrating air power with Army and Marine units during combat operations.
• Components: The wing includes key units such as the 3rd Air Support Operations Group (ASOG), the 18th ASOG, and the 820th Base Defense Group, each with specialized roles in air-ground integration and base defense.
• Combat Controllers: The unit includes Air Force Combat Controllers, known for their ability to direct close air support and coordinate airstrikes in hostile environments, often working alongside special operations forces.
• Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs): 93rd AGOW personnel are highly trained JTACs, responsible for calling in precision airstrikes to support ground troops, a vital function in modern warfare.
• Operation Enduring Freedom: Members of the 93rd AGOW have deployed extensively to Afghanistan and Iraq, providing critical air support to coalition ground operations.
• First of Its Kind: The 93rd AGOW was the first wing in the U.S. Air Force specifically designed to provide air-ground operations, setting a model for future integrated combat units.
• Base Defense Expertise: The wing’s 820th Base Defense Group specializes in protecting air bases in high-threat environments, including counterinsurgency and anti-terrorism operations.
• Recognition: The wing and its personnel have received numerous awards and citations for valor, excellence, and outstanding performance in both combat and peacetime operations.
