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The 187th Fighter Wing is located in Montgomery, Alabama and is the home of a squadron of F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft.
To provide the state Governor, National Command Authority, and Combatant Commanders with a superbly organized, trained and equipped general purpose F-16C+ Aviation Package, RC-26B Counter Drug Package and associated Expeditionary Combat Support functions for world-wide combat and peacetime/ humanitarian tasking in support of our community, state, and national interests. |
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A READY, RELIABLE, ESSENTIAL and REVERED Patriotic "World Class" Alabama Air National Guard unit that accomplishes the mission as full partners in the nation's total force, takes care of its personnel, is responsive to the needs of our state, and contributors to the quality of life in our communities. A team of professionals committed to a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
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When Air National Guard units are not mobilized or under federal control, they report to the governor of their respective state, territory (Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands) or the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard. Each of the 54 National Guard organizations is supervised by the adjutant general of the state or territory. Under state law, the Air National Guard provides protection of life, property and preserves peace, order and public safety. These missions are accomplished through emergency relief support during natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes and forest fires; search and rescue operations; support to civil defense authorities; maintenance of vital public services and counterdrug operations. |
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The Air National Guard's federal mission is to maintain well-trained, well-equipped units available for prompt mobilization during war and provide assistance during national emergencies (such as natural disasters or civil disturbances). During peacetime, the combat-ready units and support units are assigned to most Air Force major commands to carry out missions compatible with training, mobilization readiness, humanitarian and contingency operations such as Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Air National Guard units may be activated in a number of ways as prescribed by public law. Most of the laws may be found in Title 10 of the U.S. Code.
The Air National Guard provides almost half of the Air Force's tactical airlift support, combat communications functions, aeromedical evacuations and aerial refueling. In addition, the Air National Guard has total responsibility for air defense of the entire United States. |
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