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93d AGOW Photos

Tech. Sgt. Cassandra Nagy, 93d Air Ground Operations Wing jumpmaster, approaches the door of a HC-130J Combat King II near Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The overall objective of the training was to increase jumpers’ skills, knowledge and proficiency in regards to airborne operations. During a static-line jump, the jumper is attached to the aircraft via the ‘static-line’, which automatically deploys the jumpers’ parachute after they’ve exited the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Faith Brodkorb)
Capt. Timothy Finucan, 93d Air Ground Operations Wing jumpmaster, jumps out of an HC-130J Combat King II on a static-line parachute, Nov. 21, 2018, near Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The overall objective of the training was to increase jumpers’ skills, knowledge and proficiency in regards to airborne operations. During a static-line jump, the jumper is attached to the aircraft via the ‘static-line’, which automatically deploys the jumpers’ parachute after they’ve exited the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Faith Brodkorb)
Airmen from the 93d Air Ground Operations Wing receive instruction during static-line jump training, Nov. 21, 2018, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The overall objective of the training was to increase jumpers’ skills, knowledge and proficiency in regards to airborne operations. During a static-line jump, the jumper is attached to the aircraft via the ‘static-line’, which automatically deploys the jumpers’ parachute after they’ve exited the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erick Requadt)
Airmen from the 93d Air Ground Operations Wing share a laugh during static-line jump training, Nov. 21, 2018, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The overall objective of the training was to increase jumpers’ skills, knowledge and proficiency in regards to airborne operations. During a static-line jump, the jumper is attached to the aircraft via the ‘static-line’, which automatically deploys the jumpers’ parachute after they’ve exited the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erick Requadt)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Benjamin Blake, a competitor from the 20th Air Support Operations Squadron, jumps over an obstacle during the Dragon Challenge 2018 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina Oct. 31, 2018. After the obstacle course, Dragon Challenge competitors took an Army knowledge test to see how well they understand the sister service they support. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Faith Brodkorb)
An Airman from the 93d Air Ground Operations Wing parachutes down during static-line jump training, Nov. 21, 2018, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The overall objective of the training was to increase jumpers’ skills, knowledge and proficiency in regards to airborne operations. During a static-line jump, the jumper is attached to the aircraft via the ‘static-line’, which automatically deploys the jumpers’ parachute after they’ve exited the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erick Requadt)
Airmen from the 93d Air Ground Operations Wing parachute down during static-line jump training, Nov. 21, 2018, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The overall objective of the training was to increase jumpers’ skills, knowledge and proficiency in regards to airborne operations. During a static-line jump, the jumper is attached to the aircraft via the ‘static-line’, which automatically deploys the jumpers’ parachute after they’ve exited the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erick Requadt)
Tech. Sgt. Cliff Coppenbarger, 823d Base Defense Squadron (BDS) squad leader, holds his daughter during a redeployment ceremony, Oct. 26, 2018, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The 822d, 823d and 824th BDS’s provide high-risk force protection and integrated base defense for expeditionary air forces. Airmen from the 823d BDS just returned home from conducting relief-in-place in the United States Africa Command theater while Airmen from the 824th BDS took their place. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Taryn Butler)
Col. Paul Birch (right), 93d Air Ground Operations Wing (AGOW) commander, talks with Capt. Jack Fine, 93d AGOW chief of next generation integration, on the flightline before boarding an HC-130J Combat King II prior to a static-line jump, Nov. 21, 2018, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The overall objective of the training was to increase jumpers’ skills, knowledge and proficiency in regards to airborne operations. During a static-line jump, the jumper is attached to the aircraft via the ‘static-line’, which automatically deploys the jumpers’ parachute after they’ve exited the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Faith Brodkorb)
The 823d Base Defense Squadron (BDS) march on the flightline during a redeployment, Oct. 26, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The 822d, 823d and 824th BDS’s provide high-risk force protection and integrated base defense for expeditionary air forces. Airmen from the 823d BDS just returned home from conducting relief-in-place in the United States Africa Command theater while Airmen from the 824th BDS took their place. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Janiqua P. Robinson)
Two pairs of competitors fight simultaneously during the combatives tournament at the Dragon Challenge 2018 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Nov. 1, 2018. The combatives tournament was the final event in the three-day competition. Airmen attempted to submit their opponents within six minutes to win the fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Faith Brodkorb)
Tech. Sgt. Christopher Zavala, 822d Base Defense Squadron jumpmaster, walks away from a drop zone after packing up his parachute during static-line jump training, Nov. 21, 2018, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The overall objective of the training was to increase jumpers’ skills, knowledge and proficiency in regards to airborne operations. During a static-line jump, the jumper is attached to the aircraft via the ‘static-line’, which automatically deploys the jumpers’ parachute after they’ve exited the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erick Requadt)
Competitors from the 20th Air Support Operations Squadron plan their route during the night land navigation event of Dragon Challenge 2018 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina Oct. 31, 2018. The event required competitors to navigate through the woods in the dark to as many points as possible within the allotted time. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Faith Brodkorb)
A student recovers after an exercise during a full spectrum operator course, Aug. 30, 2018, at Smoky Hill Air National Guard Range, Kan. The course was held Aug. 26-31, and incorporated specific duties performed by tactical air control party members and security forces personnel to build on their gunfighting skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Janiqua P. Robinson)
Senior Airman Aaron Conway from the 14th Air Support Operations Squadron sips water during the ruck march in the Dragon Challenge 2018 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Nov. 1, 2018. Dragon Challenge competitors had four hours to complete the 12-mile ruck march. The ruck march was one of the 11 events during the challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Faith Brodkorb)
Students run for cover during a full spectrum operator course, Aug. 30, 2018, at Smoky Hill Air National Guard Range, Kan. The course was held Aug. 26-31, and incorporated specific duties performed by tactical air control party members and security forces personnel to build on their gunfighting skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Janiqua P. Robinson)
Dragon Challenge 2018 competitors leave their clothes out to dry in the sun after a 12-mile ruck march at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Nov. 1, 2018. The competitors were so sweaty after the ruck march that they needed to let their clothes dry before the next event later that day. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Faith Brodkorb)
Airman 1st Class Bradley Isaac, 823d Base Defense Squadron fireteam member, fires an M4 carbine at a plate rack target during an during an Air Force Shooting Team Marksmanship Clinic, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Dec. 20, 2018. The plate rack has multiple targets that spark and fall down when hit, allowing the shooters to know right away if they hit their target. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Faith Brodkorb)
Students trek into a simulated village during a full spectrum operator course, Aug. 29, 2018, at Smoky Hill Air National Guard Range, Kan. The course was held Aug. 26-31, and incorporated specific duties performed by tactical air control party members and security forces personnel to build on their gunfighting skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Janiqua P. Robinson)
Airmen from the 820th Base Defense Group (BDG) walk to their targets during an Air Force Shooting Team Marksmanship Clinic, Dec. 19, 2018, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. During the two-day event, representatives from the Air Force Shooting Team instructed Airmen from the 820th BDG on several skills to improve their lethality down range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erick Requadt)
Military Working Dog (MWD) ‘IIsaac’, drinks water from the helmet of Senior Airman Nicholas Catling, 822d Base Defense Squadron MWD handler, July 25, 2018, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The ‘Safeside’ defenders evaluated their base defense tactics and procedures while performing patrols, tactical combat casualty care and countering improvised explosive devices for a mission readiness exercise. After successfully completing these events, the defenders are eligible to earn their Global Response Force status, which certifies the unit to deploy worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eugene Oliver)
Airmen from the 820th Base Defense Group (BDG) wait to shoot during an Air Force Shooting Team Marksmanship Clinic, Dec. 20, 2018, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. During the two-day event, representatives from the Air Force Shooting Team instructed Airmen from the 820th BDG on several skills to improve their lethality down range. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Faith Brodkorb)
An Airman from the 822d Base Defense Squadron (BDS) fires an M2 machine gun during a full mission profile assessment, July 24, 2018, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The ‘Safeside’ defenders evaluated their base defense tactics and procedures while performing patrols, tactical combat casualty care and countering improvised explosive devices for a mission readiness exercise. After successfully completing these events, the defenders are eligible to earn their Global Response Force status, which certifies the unit to deploy worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Taryn Butler)
Master Sgt. Matt Griffin, left, 934th Airlift Wing occupational safety manager, teaches Airmen from the 820th Base Defense Group (BDG) during an Air Force Shooting Team Marksmanship Clinic, Dec. 19, 2018, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. During the two-day event, representatives from the Air Force Shooting Team instructed Airmen from the 820th BDG on several skills to improve their lethality down range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erick Requadt)
Airmen from the 820th Base Defense Group (BDG) get instructed on their shooting during an Air Force Shooting Team Marksmanship Clinic, Dec. 19, 2018, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. During the two-day event, representatives from the Air Force Shooting Team instructed Airmen from the 820th BDG on several skills to improve their lethality down range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erick Requadt)
Air Force Shooting Team Instructor Lt. Col. Robert Davis, 93d Air Ground Operations Wing director of complaints resolution Air Force Shooting Team instructor, oversees a shooting drill during an Air Force Shooting Team Marksmanship Clinic, Dec. 20, 2018, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. This Marksmanship Clinic was the first of its kind, and the Air Force Shooting Team hopes to host more clinics with other Air Force units. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Faith Brodkorb)
Airmen from the 820th Base Defense Group (BDG) share a smile during an Air Force Shooting Team Marksmanship Clinic, Dec. 19, 2018, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. During the two-day event, representatives from the Air Force Shooting Team instructed Airmen from the 820th BDG on several skills to improve their lethality down range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erick Requadt)
Airmen from the 820th Base Defense Group (BDG) compete to knock down targets during an Air Force Shooting Team Marksmanship Clinic, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Dec. 20, 2018. The first day of the clinic covered shooting fundamentals in a classroom setting and progressed to drills with multiple weapons by the end of the second day. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Faith Brodkorb)
Ear protection rests on a target during a full spectrum operator course, Aug. 29, 2018, at Smoky Hill Air National Guard Range, Kan. The course was held Aug. 26-31, and incorporated specific duties performed by tactical air control party members and security forces personnel to build on their gunfighting skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Janiqua P. Robinson)
Airman 1st Class Deikoy Francis, 823d Base Defense Squadron fireteam member, fires an M9 pistol during an Air Force Shooting Team Marksmanship Clinic, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Dec. 20, 2018. The instructors had participants shoot individually and in teams and also used stationary and moving shooting drills. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Faith Brodkorb)

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, tactical air-control party members and Battlefield Weather Airmen to the Army at nine locations across the western half of the U.S. The 3d ASOG's squadrons are the 3d Weather Squadron, 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, tactical air-control party members and Battlefield Weather Airmen to the Army at 10 locations across the eastern half of the U.S. The 18th ASOG's squadrons are the 18th Weather Squadron, 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.

93d Air Ground Operations Wing

93d Air Ground Operations Wing

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