93d AGOW Photos

More Than a Workout
A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 824th Base Defense Squadron performs pull-ups during the “Murph” workout at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, May 21, 2026. The Memorial Day event honored the sacrifices of fallen service members through physical endurance and unit camaraderie. (U.S. Air Force photo by A1C Bre Lewis)
More Than a Workout
A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 824th Base Defense Squadron competes in the “Murph” workout at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, May 21, 2026. The Memorial Day workout is named in honor of U.S. Navy Lt. Michael P. Murphy, a Medal of Honor recipient killed in Afghanistan in 2005. (U.S. Air Force photo by A1C Bre Lewis)
More Than a Workout
A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 824th Base Defense Squadron completes the Memorial Day “Murph” workout at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, May 21, 2026. The workout emphasized resilience, discipline and remembrance while honoring those who gave their lives in military service. (U.S. Air Force photo by A1C Bre Lewis)
More Than a Workout
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 824th Base Defense Squadron prepare to participate in the “Murph” workout in observance of Memorial Day at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, May 21, 2026. The workout honors U.S. Navy Lt. Michael P. Murphy, who was killed in action in Afghanistan in 2005, while commemorating fallen service members who gave their lives in service to the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by A1C Bre Lewis)
More Than a Workout
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 824th Base Defense Squadron run during a Memorial Day “Murph” workout at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, May 21, 2026. The annual workout serves as a tribute to fallen military members and emphasizes physical resilience, teamwork and remembrance. (U.S. Air Force photo by A1C Bre Lewis)
More Than a Workout
A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 824th Base Defense Squadron performs air squats during a Memorial Day “Murph” workout at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, May 21, 2026. The annual workout honors the legacy of U.S. Navy Lt. Michael P. Murphy and serves as a Memorial Day tribute to fallen service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by A1C Bre Lewis)
More Than a Workout
A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 824th Base Defense Squadron performs pushups during the “Murph” workout at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, May 21, 2026. The Memorial Day workout challenged participants through a series of endurance exercises while honoring fallen U.S. service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by A1C Bre Lewis)
More Than a Workout
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 824th Base Defense Squadron complete pushups during a Memorial Day “Murph” workout at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, May 21, 2026. The workout consists of a 1-mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 pushups, 300 squats and finishes with another 1-mile run. (U.S. Air Force photo by A1C Bre Lewis)
ACC Chaplain Visit
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 820th Base Defense Squadron held a simulated ambush for Col. Kleet Barclay, command chaplain of Air Combat Command, at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, April 13, 2026. The exercise demonstrated the squadron’s readiness and coordination efforts in high-pressure scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Noah Noonan)
ACC Chaplain Visit
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 820th Base Defense Squadron regroup after demonstrating an ambush for Col. Kleet Barclay, command chaplain of Air Combat Command, at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, April 13, 2026. The drill highlighted teamwork and tactical proficiency within the unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Noah Noonan)
ACC Chaplain Visit
U.S. Air Force Col. Kleet Barclay, command chaplain of Air Combat Command, interacts with Airmen from the 820th Base Defense Group at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, April 13, 2026. The engagement emphasized strengthening partnerships that enhanced religious support capabilities across geographically separated units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Noah Noonan)
ACC Chaplain Visit
U.S. Air Force Col. Kleet Barclay, command chaplain of Air Combat Command, rides in an all-terrain vehicle while touring the different training areas of the 820th Base Defense Group at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, April 13, 2026. During the visit, base defense Airmen showcased their capabilities to Barclay to help aid in delivering adaptive ministry that meets the needs of Airmen operating in high-tempo mission sets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airmen 1st Class Noah Noonan)
ACC Chaplain Visit
U.S. Air Force Col. Kleet Barclay, command chaplain of Air Combat Command, talks with 2nd Lt. Jagger Hebert, assigned to the 824th Base Defense Squadron, while sitting in an armored vehicle at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, April 13, 2026. The event reinforced the role chaplains and religious affairs Airmen play in building resilient and connected units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Noah Noonan)
ACC Chaplain Visit
U.S. Air Force Col. Kleet Barclay, command chaplain of Air Combat Command, talks with Col. Megan Hall, 820th Base Defense Group commander, during his recent visit at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, April 13, 2026. The visit highlighted how chapel teams support Airmen’s spiritual resilience and mission readiness in dynamic operational environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Noah Noonan)
ACC Chaplain Visit
U.S. Air Force Col. Kleet Barclay, command chaplain of Air Combat Command, watches a K-9 bite suit demonstration during his visit at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, April 13, 2026. The visit underscored the importance of accessible spiritual care in sustaining morale and overall force readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Noah Noonan)
ACC Chaplain Visit
U.S. Air Force Col. Kleet Barclay, command chaplain of Air Combat Command, learns more about Small Unmanned Aerial System capabilities with Senior Airman Jacob Newman, assigned to the 824th Base Defense Squadron, at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, April 13, 2026. The engagement reflected ongoing efforts to align chapel support with operational priorities and Airmen’s needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Noah Noonan)
820th BDG, UK personnel strengthen allied collaboration
A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 820th Base Defense Group and a British Armed Forces member shake hands at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 15, 2026. U.S. and U.K. counterparts learned from each other and shared techniques to improve their skills and understanding in communications equipment and operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine)
820th BDG, UK personnel strengthen allied collaboration
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Will Knutson, 820th Base Defense Group deployable radio frequency non-commissioned officer in charge, shares information on communication equipment used by 820th BDG with British Armed Forces members at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 15, 2026. U.S. and U.K. service members exchanged insights and experiences to better understand each other’s equipment and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine)
820th BDG, UK personnel strengthen allied collaboration
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Will Knutson, 820th Base Defense Group deployable radio frequency non-commissioned officer in charge, delivers a presentation to Airmen assigned to the 820th BDG and British Armed Forces members at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 15, 2026. The presentation highlighted knowledge sharing and collaboration between allied forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine)
820th BDG, UK personnel strengthen allied collaboration
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 820th Base Defense Group and British Armed Forces members discuss radio equipment at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 15, 2026. U.S. and U.K. service members shared operational techniques and radio capabilities to improve communications in any environment and situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine)

93d AIR GROUND OPERATIONS WING
The 93d Air Ground Operations Wing activated in 2008 and became the first wing to provide highly-trained ground combat forces capable of integrating air and space power into the ground scheme of fire and maneuver. The wing members conduct offensive and defensive ground combat operations worldwide to protect expeditionary aerospace forces with an airborne capability. At a moment's notice, they provide worldwide deployable, "first-in," fully integrated, multi-disciplined capabilities and provide the joint force commander airborne, air-mobile, air-land, and over-land insertion capability, and remain the joint expert on integration of air power and combat weather support to ground forces. They provide Joint Force Commanders with expertise on the integration of air power and extend the Theater Air Control System for the Joint Forces Air Component Commander. The 93d AGOW also provides highly trained forces capable of employing air power activities in close coordination with land operations, including combat weather support to land forces. All to rapidly deploy and conduct offensive and defensive ground combat operations worldwide to protect expeditionary forces anywhere, anytime. The 93d AGOW is comprised of three operational groups, 16 squadrons, 10 detachments, 9 operating locations at 20 locations with 18 host air force bases owned by 7 Major Commands.

Units

  820th Base Defense Group

The 820th Base Defense Group, based at Moody Air Force Base, provides planning, training, equipment and preparation to its three security forces squadrons. They maintain a high operational tempo to support cyclic rotations of deployment, on-call, and reconstitution/training status. The 820th Combat Operations Squadron provides the 820th BDG the administrative structure and oversight necessary to meet continuing responsibilities of overseas contingency operations and ongoing high operations tempo at home station and overseas. They provide reach-back for deployed warfighters and support the reconstitution of redeploying squadrons. All personnel are ready to deploy at all times and maintain combat and specialty training standards.

    3d Air Support Operations Group

The 3d Air Support Operations Group (ASOG) is headquartered at Fort Hood, Texas. The 3d ASOG provides air liaison officers, joint tactical air controllers, special warfare mission support, and tactical air-control party members to the Army at four locations across the western half of the U.S. The 3d ASOG's squadrons are the 7th Air Support Operations Squadron, the 9th Air Support Operations Squadron, the 10th Air Support Operations Squadron, the 13th Air Support Operations Squadron and the 803d Operations Support Squadron. The units are spread out among the Army bases, so the Airmen can live, work and train with the soldiers they will eventually support down range.

   18th Air Support Operations Group

The 18th Air Support Operations Group (ASOG) is headquartered at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The 18th ASOG provides air liaison officers, joint tactical air controllers, special warfare mission support, and tactical air-control party members to the Army at four locations across the eastern half of the U.S. The 18th ASOG's squadrons are the 14th Air Support Operations Squadron, the 15th Air Support Operations Squadron, the 19th Air Support Operations Squadron, the 20th Air Support Operations Squadron, and the 818th Operations Support Squadron. The units are spread out among the Army bases, so the Airmen can live, work and train with the soldiers they will eventually support down range.

  5th Combat Weather Group

The 5th Combat Weather Group is headquartered at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Since 1947, the Air Force has provided meteorological services to the Army in support of their operations. 5th CWG members are trained to Army standards as well as Air Force standards to ensure they can operate proficiently in field environments. The 5th CWG provides weather support from the Army Service Component Command all the way down through the Division, Brigade and Battalion levels, in addition to aviation brigades throughout the continental United States. The 5th CWG is present and providing meteorological capabilities at 19 Army locations. The group provides critical environmental information needed by the joint force to conduct operations.

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Leadership

Col. John Blocher
Commander
Col. Jason Egger
Commander
CMSgt Stephen Dugan
Command Chief