176th Wing (U.S. Air Force) Frosted Pint Glass 16oz

The 176th Wing is an operational unit of the United States Air Force Reserve Command. It was established in 1948 as a result of the post-World War II expansion of the U.S. military. Based primarily at Bergstrom Air Base, Texas, the wing operates various aircraft such as the F-16 Fighting Falcon and KC-135 Stratotanker for air defense, close air support, and strategic airlift missions respectively. The 176th Wing falls under the jurisdiction of the Air Force Reserve Command's Eighteenth Air Force and is responsible for providing combat-ready airpower to defend the nation and support other joint operations when called upon. Throughout its history, the unit has seen deployments during conflicts such as Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.