176th Wing (U.S. Air Force) White Coffee Mug

The 176th Wing is an operational unit of the U.S. Air Force Reserve Command. Based at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, it falls under the Air Mobility Command's Ninth Air Force. The wing's mission encompasses air refueling, air mobility airlift operations, and tactical airdrop missions using C-130 Hercules aircraft. Additionally, the 176th Wing provides specialized support services such as air traffic control, communications, logistics, and maintenance to ensure operational readiness. Its history can be traced back to the early days of military aviation, with roots in the Army Air Corps, having served in significant operations like World War II, the Korean War, and more recently, in Afghanistan and Iraq.