The 15th Wing is a operational wing within the United States Air Force (USAF). It is headquartered at Hickam Air Force Base, Honolulu, Hawaii, and serves under the jurisdiction of Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) command. The primary mission of the 15th Wing involves providing combat-ready forces for rapid global deployment, as well as maintaining air superiority through air defense operations and close air support. It oversees various units that specialize in areas such as fighter aircraft, surveillance, electronic warfare, and mobility. Key components under its command include the 154th Wing of the Hawaii Air National Guard and the 613th Air Operations Center. The wing’s motto is “First to Fight.”