315th Airlift Wing (U.S. Air Force) Black Coffee Mug

The 315th Airlift Wing is a unit of the United States Air Force (USAF) located at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, Colorado. It operates under the Air Mobility Command and primarily focuses on air mobility operations, including cargo transportation and troop airlift using C-130 Hercules aircraft. The wing's mission encompasses worldwide delivery of personnel, equipment, and supplies to support combatant commanders and allies in peacetime and wartime situations. The 315th Airlift Wing also provides aerial refueling capabilities for various aircraft and supports specialized airlift missions such as pararescue and combat search and rescue operations. The unit's history can be traced back to the World War II era, with numerous mergers and redesignations over the years that led to its current form.