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13 Air Force (U.S. Army) The 13th Air Force, often abbreviated as 13 AF or Thirteenth Air Force, is a major numbered air force within the United States Air Force (USAF). It is one of three numbered air forces under the U.S. Pacific Air Forces command. The headquarters of the 13th Air Force is located at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Hawaii. The primary mission of the 13th Air Force is to provide air and space power to combatant commanders, safeguarding the security of the Indo-Pacific region. The force encompasses various wings and groups responsible for functions such as intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, airlift, special operations, and electronic warfare. The 13th Air Force's area of responsibility includes the United States territories of Guam and Hawaii, the Pacific islands of American Samoa, Federated States of Micronesia, Marshall Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, and Republic of the Marshall Islands. The force also supports operations in other parts of the Indo-Pacific region as needed. The 13th Air Force's history dates back to World War II when it was first established as a tactical air force. Over the years, its mission, structure, and responsibilities have evolved to adapt to changing strategic requirements in the Pacific region. Today, the 13th Air Force continues to play a crucial role in ensuring regional stability and security.