173rd Fighter Wing (U.S. Air Force) Accent Coffee Mug

The 173rd Fighter Wing is a unit of the United States Air Force. It is stationed at Valparaiso Air National Guard Base, Florida, and is under the jurisdiction of the Air Combat Command. Primarily, this fighter wing operates the F-22 Raptor, a fifth-generation multirole fighter aircraft that combines stealth with advanced air-to-air and air-to-ground mission capabilities. The 173rd Fighter Wing is part of the Florida Air National Guard and serves as an integral component in the U.S. Air Force's defense strategy, providing rapid response and air superiority capabilities to protect national interests both domestically and internationally. Its mission includes air defense, close air support, precision strike, and tactical reconnaissance operations.