The 188th Wing is a unit of the United States Air Force Reserve Command, based primarily at Bergstrom-Mather Regional Airport in San Antonio, Texas. As part of the U.S. Air Force Reserve, the 188th Wing's mission encompasses air and space operations, providing combat-ready airpower to support the National Defense Strategy whenever needed. The Wing consists of several groups, squadrons, and flight detachments specializing in areas such as airlift, air refueling, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, cyber warfare, and combat rescue. The 188th Wing's operational aircraft include the C-130J Super Hercules, KC-135R Stratotanker, RC-26B Compass Call, and HC-130J Combat King II. The unit plays a crucial role in the U.S. Air Force's overall readiness, providing highly trained personnel and specialized capabilities to meet various operational requirements.
