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Computer made/mounted on velcro 3.0 inch-77mm
JOINT FORCE HEADQUARTERS ALABAMA AIR NATIONAL GUARD
The Alabama Air National Guard (AL ANG) is the aerial militia of the State of Alabama, USA. It is, along with the Alabama Army National Guard, an element of the Alabama National Guard.
As state militia units, the units in the Alabama Air National Guard are not in the normal United States Air Force chain of command unless federalized. They are under the jurisdiction of the Governor of Alabama through the office of the Alabama Adjutant General unless they are federalized by order of the President of the United States. The Alabama Air National Guard is headquartered in Montgomery, AL.
Components:
117th Air Refueling Wing
Established 21 Jan 1922 (as: 106th Observation Squadron); operates: KC-135R Stratotanker
Stationed at: Sumpter Smith Air National Guard Base, Birmingham, AL.
Gained by: Air Mobility Command
The 117th Air Refueling Wing flies the Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker. Its mission is to train and equip combat ready aircrews and support personnel to perform worldwide aerial refueling and airlift missions.
187th Fighter Wing
Established 1 Oct 1947 (as: 160th Fighter Squadron); operates: F-16C/D Fighting Falcon
Stationed at: Dannelly Field Air National Guard Base (aka Montgomery Regional Airport), Montgomery, AL.
Gained by: Air Combat Command
Flies F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter for air defense, air superiority, and air sovereignty; and RC-26B Condor reconnaissance/counter narcotics aircraft
226th Combat Communications Group
Established 18 Jun 1954 (as: 225th Radio Relay Squadron)
Stationed at Abston Air National Guard Station; Montgomery, AL.
Gained by: Air Combat Command
The Group commands, organizes, trains, equips, and administers expeditionary communications squadrons.