386th Air Expeditionary Wing (U.S. Air Force) Black Coffee Mug

The 386th Air Expeditionary Wing (386 AEW) is a United States Air Force unit falling under Air Combat Command (ACC). Based at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, it provides combat-ready airpower to support the Pacific Command's theater security objectives. Established in 1952 as the 386th Fighter-Bomber Wing, its mission has evolved over time to include various roles such as close air support, tactical air control, air interdiction, and aerial refueling operations. The 386 AEW's primary aircraft currently in use is the F-15E Strike Eagle. Its operations are integral to ensuring air superiority, maintaining regional stability, and supporting allies in the Asia-Pacific region.