NJ Air National Guard

The New Jersey Air National Guard (NJ ANG) was officially established in 1947 as part of the broader United States Air National Guard, following World War II and the creation of the United States Air Force. Headquartered at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, the NJ ANG includes key units such as the 108th Wing and the 177th Fighter Wing, which have provided vital air refueling, air defense, and homeland security missions. Over the decades, NJ ANG personnel have supported both federal and state missions, including deployments in major conflicts like the Korean War, Operation Desert Storm, and the Global War on Terrorism, as well as responding to natural disasters at home. Through continuous modernization and training, the NJ Air National Guard remains a critical component of both national defense and emergency response for the state of New Jersey.