93d AGOW Photos

822 BDS execute opposing force training in Mosaic Tiger 26-1
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brando Osborn, 822nd Base Defense Squadron fire team member, loads a magazine during Exercise MOSAIC TIGER 26-1 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Georgia, Nov. 19, 2025. The 822nd BDS acted as the exercise’s opposing force, creating realistic ground and small unmanned aerial systems threats that challenged Moody Airmen over the course of multiple days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine)
822 BDS execute opposing force training in Mosaic Tiger 26-1
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Marlon Yunga, 822nd Base Defense Squadron fire team member, picks up a rifle during Exercise MOSAIC TIGER 26-1 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Georgia, Nov. 19, 2025. Yunga and his team acted as aggressors throughout the scenario, testing participants’ ability to respond to unexpected enemy activity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine)
822 BDS execute opposing force training in Mosaic Tiger 26-1
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 822nd Base Defense Squadron pose during Exercise MOSAIC TIGER 26-1 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Georgia, Nov. 19, 2025. The team performed simulated opposing force reconnaissance and attacks to test the 23d Wing response to unknown threats in austere locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine)
822 BDS execute opposing force training in Mosaic Tiger 26-1
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Nicholas Rich, 822nd Base Defense Squadron fire team member, patrols during Exercise MOSAIC TIGER 26-1 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Georgia, Nov. 19, 2025. Serving as the opposing force, 822d BDS Airmen created realistic threats that helped Moody Airmen practice identifying and responding to enemy activity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine)
822 BDS execute opposing force training in Mosaic Tiger 26-1
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 822nd Base Defense Squadron perform opposing force drills during Exercise MOSAIC TIGER 26-1 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Georgia, Nov. 19, 2025. As a mobile and unpredictable adversary, the 822d BDS forced participants to adjust plans and react to new challenges throughout the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine)
822 BDS execute opposing force training in Mosaic Tiger 26-1
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 822nd Base Defense Squadron patrol during Exercise MOSAIC TIGER 26-1 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Georgia, Nov. 19, 2025. The team’s ability to blend reconnaissance, infiltration and disruptive attacks tested 23d Wing Airmen’s ability to detect and counter threats before they reached critical assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine)
822 BDS execute opposing force training in Mosaic Tiger 26-1
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 822nd Base Defense Squadron plan a mission during Exercise MOSAIC TIGER 26-1 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Georgia, Nov. 18, 2025. Acting as a simulated enemy, the team challenged Flying Tigers to identify, track and counter hostile activity across dispersed locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine)
820 BDG conducts RAPC
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 820th Base Defense Group take a group photo at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Oct. 10, 2025. Over the course of five days and nights, Airmen pushed their physical limits and honed critical tactical skills under the guidance of Ranger-tabbed cadre to prepare them for the challenges of Ranger School and real-world operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine)
820 BDG conducts RAPC
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 820th Base Defense Group eat and recover at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Oct. 10, 2025. The weeklong Ranger Assessment and Preparation Course pushed Defenders through land navigation, rucking and weapons drills, to getthem used the demands of Army Ranger School. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine)
820 BDG conducts RAPC
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 820th Base Defense Group assemble M240 machine guns at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Oct. 7, 2025. The hands-on training was part of the Ranger Assessment and Preparation Course, where Defenders refined their weapons handling, reassembly speed and attention to detail skills while under pressure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine)
820 BDG conducts RAPC
A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 820th Base Defense Group fits a pin into a weapon during a weapons reassembly exercise at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Oct. 7, 2025. During the Ranger Assessment and Preparation Course, Airmen practiced field stripping and reassembling M240B and M249 machine guns to sharpen their weapons handling skills and tactical proficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine)
820 BDG conducts RAPC
A Ranger Handbook lays on the table at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Oct. 7, 2025. The handbook serves as a key reference for Airmen during the Ranger Assessment and Preparation Course, outlining the tactics, standards and mindset required to earn the Ranger tab. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine)
820 BDG conducts RAPC
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 820th Base Defense Group receive a briefing from cadre during the Ranger Assessment and Preparation Course at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Oct. 7, 2025. The course, led by Ranger-qualified Airmen, prepares Defenders for the demanding physical and mental challenges of Army Ranger School. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine)
820 BDG conducts RAPC
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Donovan Alonzo, 824th Base Defense Squadron squad leader, goes over small unit tactics at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Oct. 7, 2025. As a Ranger-qualified Defender, Alonzo shares his knowledge of team communications, maneuvers and fightingspecific to the Army Ranger School. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine)
822 BDS conducts IRON SAFESIDE exercise
A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 822nd Base Defense Squadron fills out an evacuation form during EXERCISE IRON SAFESIDE at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Oct. 3, 2025. The drill emphasized accurate reporting procedures and coordination to support efficient medical evacuations in the field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine)
822 BDS conducts IRON SAFESIDE exercise
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 822nd Base Defense Squadron stand watch during Exercise IRON SAFESIDE at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Oct. 3, 2025. The Airmen setup post at the simulated contingency location to ensurethe squadron could respond quickly to any threats during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine)
822 BDS conducts IRON SAFESIDE exercise
A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 822rd Base Defense Squadron sets up an antenna during Exercise IRON SAFESIDE at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Oct. 3, 2025. Setting up reliable communications enabled effective command and control, helping teams coordinate movements and maintain situational awareness in the field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine)
822 BDS conducts IRON SAFESIDE exercise
822nd Base Defense Squadron carry a simulated casualty to safety during Exercise IRON SAFESIDE at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Oct. 3, 2025. The exercise challenged defenders to balance speed, communication and maintaining security, while evacuating wounded teammates under pressure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine)
822 BDS conducts IRON SAFESIDE exercise
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 822nd Base Defense Squadron cover a simulated wounded Airman with an emergency blanket during Exercise IRON SAFESIDE at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Oct. 3, 2025. The scenario pushed Airmen to move, treat and protect —combining tactical field care with coordinated ground maneuvers under simulated combat conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine)
822 BDS conducts IRON SAFESIDE exercise
A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 822nd Base Defense Squadron looks through the scope of his rifle during Exercise IRON SAFESIDE at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Oct. 3, 2025. The training strengthened core security operations skills, ensuring defenders remain ready to respond effectively in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine)
822 BDS conducts MWD training and validation
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Courtney Burns, 822nd Base Defense Squadron military working dog handler, and MWD Rita sweep a room during validation training at Moody Air Force Base, Aug. 27, 2025. The training mirrors real-world missions, where teams search for potential threats in complex environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine)
822 BDS conducts MWD training and validation
Bbicbic, U.S. Air Force Military Working Dog assigned to the 822nd Base Defense Squadron, sniffs a box at Moody Air Force Base, Aug. 27, 2025. The exercise tested the team’s ability to identify training aids in a controlled environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine)
822 BDS conducts MWD training and validation
Bbicbic, U.S. Air Force Military Working Dog assigned to the 822nd Base Defense Squadron, sits to indicate a scent to Staff Sgt. Jesse Kazner, 822nd BDS MWD handler, at Moody Air Force Base, Aug. 27, 2025. Regular training sharpens communication between the handler and K9, building trust and readiness. (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. Michael Kump
Commander
CMSgt Stephen Dugan
Command Chief