The 108th Wing is a unit of the United States Air Force (USAF) organized under the Air National Guard (ANG). As an Air National Guard wing, it serves both state and federal missions, maintaining readiness for homeland defense and potential deployment in support of combat operations. The 108th Wing operates primarily from its headquarters at Mansfield Municipal Airport, Mansfield, Massachusetts. The wing’s mission encompasses a wide range of activities including airbase management, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, cyber warfare, and combat search and rescue. It is equipped with aircraft such as the E-3 Sentry AWACS (Airborne Warning and Control System), HC-130J Combat King II, C-130H Hercules, and the RC-26B Compass Call electronic warfare platform. The 108th Wing’s motto is “Guardians of Liberty,” reflecting its role in protecting the sovereignty of the United States.