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

The 173rd Fighter Wing (USAF) is an operational unit of the United States Air Force, falling under the jurisdiction of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). Based primarily at Fort Worth Alliance Airport in Texas, it operates the F-16 Fighting Falcon as its main fighter aircraft. The 173rd Fighter Wing's mission encompasses air defense, close air support, and other air combat operations as required by the U.S. Air Force and NORAD. Established in 1951, this wing serves under the Texas Air National Guard and is composed of approximately 2,000 personnel who remain prepared to serve both state and federal missions on a moment's notice.