93rd Air Ground Operations Wing

• 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.