13 Air Force (U.S. Army) Black Coffee Mug

The "13 Air Force (U.S. Army)" is a major air force of the United States Army. Originally established as the Thirteenth Air Force on August 2, 1943, during World War II, it was renamed as the 13th Air Force (U.S. Army) in 1967. The headquarters for this unit is located at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. The 13th Air Force's Area of Responsibility (AOR) encompasses the Indo-Pacific region, which includes Japan, Korea, Alaska, and Hawaii. It provides airpower to support joint and combined forces across the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM). The 13th Air Force's primary mission is to ensure the security of the U.S. interests in the Indo-Pacific region, providing a rapid response force that can be deployed whenever needed. This includes conducting air defense, air mobility, and close air support operations. The units under the command of the 13th Air Force are diverse and include fighter, bomber, transport, tanker, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance aircraft, as well as various air defense systems. The force is staffed by both active-duty personnel and Reserve Component forces from the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air Force. Throughout its history, the 13th Air Force has played a crucial role in various conflicts and peacekeeping missions, demonstrating its commitment to upholding the security and stability of the Indo-Pacific region.