3d Wing (U.S. Air Force) White Coffee Mug

3D Wing (U.S. Air Force) The 3D Wing, an operational unit within the United States Air Force, is primarily known for its unique role in airborne command and control operations. Located at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska, the wing operates the E-3 Sentry (AWACS), a military aircraft that provides all-weather, airborne battle management and command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance support. The 3D Wing's mission is to provide an overwatch capability for North American Air Defense Command (NORAD) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The wing's motto is "Always Ready."