159th Fighter Wing (U.S. Air Force) Frosted Pint Glass 16oz

The 159th Fighter Wing is a unit of the United States Air Force (USAF) within the Massachusetts Air National Guard, stationed at Barnes Air National Guard Base in Westfield, Massachusetts. It operates primarily as an air defense and homeland security force, with its main mission being to protect and defend the skies over New England and the Northeast region of the United States. The 159th Fighter Wing is equipped with the F-15 Eagle aircraft, a twin-engine, all-weather tactical fighter designed to gain and maintain air supremacy in aerial combat. The wing's mission includes air-to-air combat, air defense, close air support, and dynamic force employment. In addition, the 159th Fighter Wing provides units and individuals for federal active duty missions under Title 10 when required by the President or Congress. The 159th Fighter Wing's history dates back to the World War II era, with its lineage rooted in several other wartime fighter squadrons. The unit has seen service in the Korean and Vietnam Wars, as well as numerous humanitarian relief efforts and peacekeeping missions around the world. Today, the 159th Fighter Wing remains a vital part of the USAF's defense network and a key component of the Massachusetts Air National Guard.