109th Airlift Wing (U.S. Air Force) Accent Coffee Mug

The 109th Airlift Wing is a unit of the United States Air Force, falling under the jurisdiction of the New York Air National Guard. It is stationed at Stratton Air National Guard Base, located in Rome, Oneida County, New York. The wing's primary mission involves providing tactical airlift capabilities and air refueling support, using C-130 Hercules aircraft. The 109th Airlift Wing also provides support to civil authorities during natural disasters or other emergencies within its geographical area of responsibility. It has seen active service in various conflicts, including the Gulf War, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom.