93d AGOW Photos

5th Combat Weather Group: Increasing Agility through Innovation
Three aquatic environmental sensing drones operate during training on Oct. 30, 2024, at Lake Belton, Texas. The 3rd CWS is developing and experimenting with new weather detection and processing capabilities to infuse forward-edge environmental data into combat operations planning. (U.S. Army courtesy photo, Fort Cavazos Public Affairs)
5th Combat Weather Group: Increasing Agility through Innovation
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Dante Sweat, 3rd Combat Weather Squadron, observes aquatic environmental sensing drone training, Oct. 30, 2024, at Lake Belton, Texas. The 3rd CWS is developing and experimenting with new weather detection and processing capabilities to infuse forward-edge environmental data into combat operations planning. (U.S. Army photo by Shawn Davis, Fort Cavazos Public Affairs)
5th Combat Weather Group: Increasing Agility through Innovation
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Alexander Kim and Tech. Sgt. Andrew Childress, 3rd Combat Weather Squadron, set up equipment for aquatic environmental sensing drones, Oct. 30, 2024, at Lake Belton, Texas. The 3rd CWS is developing and experimenting with new weather detection and processing capabilities to infuse forward-edge environmental data into combat operations planning. (U.S. Army photo by Scott Darling, Fort Cavazos Public Affairs)
5th Combat Weather Group: Increasing Agility through Innovation
An aquatic environmental sensing drone returns to shore on Oct. 30, 2024, at Lake Belton, Texas. The 3rd CWS is developing and experimenting with new weather detection and processing capabilities to infuse forward-edge environmental data into combat operations planning. (U.S. Army photo by Scott Darling, Fort Cavazos Public Affairs)
820th BDG Rifleman’s Course shapes the next generation of tactical leaders
A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 820th Base Defense Group conducts a shoot, move, and communicate training scenario at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Sept. 6, 2024. The course covered crucial areas such as command and control, weapons proficiency, and tactical knowledge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Savannah Carpenter)
820th BDG Rifleman’s Course shapes the next generation of tactical leaders
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Lewis Drake, 23rd Security Forces Squadron squad leader, covers his teammate during a shoot, move, and communicate scenario during the Rifleman’s Course at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Sept. 6, 2024. The scenario was designed to establish effective communication and decision-making protocols. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Savannah Carpenter)
820th BDG Rifleman’s Course shapes the next generation of tactical leaders
A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 820th Base Defense Group conducts a shoot, move, and communicate training scenario at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Sept. 6, 2024. The course covered crucial areas such as command and control, weapons proficiency, and tactical knowledge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Savannah Carpenter)
820th BDG Rifleman’s Course shapes the next generation of tactical leaders
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Powell III, 824th Base Defense Squadron squad lead, discusses details for a drill during the Rifleman’s Course at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Sept. 6, 2024. The five-week training emphasized team cohesion and critical components to operational success in deployed environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Savannah Carpenter)
Thunder Challenge 2024: Combat Weather Readiness Competition
U.S. Air Force Col. Erica Haas, 5th Combat Weather Group Commander, left, presents a trophy to the 3rd Combat Weather Squadron winners following Thunder Challenge 2024 at Fort Riley, Kansas, Oct. 9, 2024. Thunder Challenge is an annual best team competition that tests Combat Weather Airmen's physical fitness, combat readiness and core weather competencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Felicia Przydzial)
Thunder Challenge 2024: Combat Weather Readiness Competition
U.S. Air Force Combat Weather Airmen finish a ruck march during Thunder Challenge 2024 at Fort Riley, Kansas, Oct. 9, 2024. Thunder Challenge is an annual best team competition that tests Combat Weather Airmen's physical fitness, combat readiness and core weather competencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Felicia Przydzial)
Thunder Challenge 2024: Combat Weather Readiness Competition
A U.S. Air Force Combat Weather Airman finishes a ruck march during Thunder Challenge 2024 at Fort Riley, Kansas, Oct. 9, 2024. Combat Weather Airmen exercise physical and cognitive requirements to remain ready to deploy and provide weather inputs from the forward edge. Thunder Challenge is an annual best team competition that tests Combat Weather Airmen's physical fitness, combat readiness and core weather competencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Felicia Przydzial)
Thunder Challenge 2024: Combat Weather Readiness Competition
U.S. Air Force Combat Weather leaders stand behind a squadron sign during Thunder Challenge 2024 at Fort Riley, Kansas, Oct. 9, 2024. Thunder Challenge is an annual best team competition that tests Combat Weather Airmen's physical fitness, combat readiness and core weather competencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Felicia Przydzial)
Thunder Challenge 2024: Combat Weather Readiness Competition
U.S. Air Force Combat Weather Airmen discuss Thunder Challenge 2024 at a range near Fort Riley, Kansas, Oct. 8, 2024. Thunder Challenge is an annual best team competition that tests Combat Weather Airmen's physical fitness, combat readiness and core weather competencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Felicia Przydzial)
Thunder Challenge 2024: Combat Weather Readiness Competition
U.S. Air Force Combat Weather Airmen prepare a weather sensor during Thunder Challenge 2024 at Fort Riley, Kansas, Oct. 8, 2024. Combat Weather Airmen use these sensors to detect weather impacts at the forward edge. Thunder Challenge is an annual best team competition that tests Combat Weather Airmen's physical fitness, combat readiness and core weather competencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Felicia Przydzial)
Thunder Challenge 2024: Combat Weather Readiness Competition
A U.S. Air Force Combat Weather Airman prepares a weather sensor during Thunder Challenge 2024 at Fort Riley, Kansas, Oct. 8, 2024. Combat Weather Airmen use these sensors to detect weather impacts at the forward edge. Thunder Challenge is an annual best team competition that tests Combat Weather Airmen's physical fitness, combat readiness and core weather competencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Felicia Przydzial)
Thunder Challenge 2024: Combat Weather Readiness Competition
A U.S. Air Force Combat Weather Airman prepares a weather sensor during Thunder Challenge 2024 at Fort Riley, Kansas, Oct. 8, 2024. Combat Weather Airmen use these sensors to detect weather impacts at the forward edge. Thunder Challenge is an annual best team competition that tests Combat Weather Airmen's physical fitness, combat readiness and core weather competencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Felicia Przydzial)
93d AGOW Airmen volunteer during hurricane recovery efforts
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 93d Air Ground Operations Wing volunteer during Hurricane Helene recovery efforts at Lakeland, Georgia, Sept. 29, 2024. These Airmen worked to distribute meals, water and ice to assist their community. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
93d AGOW Airmen volunteer during hurricane recovery efforts
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 93d Air Ground Operations Wing volunteer during Hurricane Helene recovery efforts at Lakeland, Georgia, Sept. 29, 2024. These Airmen worked to distribute meals, water and ice to assist their community. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
93d AGOW Airmen volunteer during hurricane recovery efforts
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 93d Air Ground Operations Wing volunteer during Hurricane Helene recovery efforts at Lakeland, Georgia, Sept. 29, 2024. These Airmen worked to distribute meals, water and ice to assist their community. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
93d AGOW Airmen volunteer during hurricane recovery efforts
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 93d Air Ground Operations Wing volunteer during Hurricane Helene recovery efforts at Lakeland, Georgia, Sept. 29, 2024. These Airmen worked to distribute meals, water and ice to assist their community. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
93d AGOW Airmen volunteer during hurricane recovery efforts
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 93d Air Ground Operations Wing volunteer during Hurricane Helene recovery efforts at Lakeland, Georgia, Sept. 29, 2024. These Airmen worked to distribute meals, water and ice to assist their community. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
93d AGOW Airmen volunteer during hurricane recovery efforts
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 93d Air Ground Operations Wing volunteer during Hurricane Helene recovery efforts at Lakeland, Georgia, Sept. 29, 2024. These Airmen worked to distribute meals, water and ice to assist their community. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
93d AGOW Changes Command
Maj. Gen. David Lyons, left, Fifteenth Air Force commander, hands the 93d Air Ground Operations Wing guidon to Col. John Blocher, incoming 93d AGOW commander, during a change of command ceremony, July 11, 2024, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The passing of the guidon represents the official change of leadership within a unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Courtney Sebastianelli)

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