492 Special Operations Wing AFSOC (U.S. Air Force) White Coffee Mug

The 492nd Special Operations Wing (AFSOC) is a United States Air Force unit based at RAF Mildenhall, Suffolk, England. This wing is part of the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC), which conducts and supports special operations for the U.S. military. The 492nd SOW primarily operates MC-130E/H Combat Talon I/II, MC-130J Commando II, and HC-130J Combat King aircraft, playing a crucial role in delivering special operations forces and equipment to remote or inhospitable locations. The wing's mission also includes aerial refueling, airborne psychological operations, and airborne battlefield management communications. Throughout its history, the 492nd SOW has participated in various significant operations such as Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.