148th Fighter Wing (U.S. Air Force) White Coffee Mug

The 148th Fighter Wing is a unit of the United States Air Force Reserve Command, stationed primarily at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. As part of the Air Combat Command, it operates the F-35 Lightning II, a multirole fifth-generation combat aircraft known for its advanced stealth capabilities, agility, and long-range missiles. The wing also provides air defense, search and rescue, disaster response, and humanitarian aid missions both domestically and internationally. Its mission is to safeguard the homeland and defend U.S. interests abroad through rapid global mobility and lethal combat power. The 148th Fighter Wing carries a legacy of service dating back to World War II, with notable accomplishments including service in Vietnam, Operation Desert Storm, and ongoing global operations.