3rd Wing - Overview

Overview

The mission of the 3d Wing is to support and defend U.S. interests in the Asia Pacific region and around the world by providing units who are ready for worldwide air power projection and a base that is capable of meeting PACOM's theater staging and throughput requirements.

The Wing is composed of four groups each with specific functions. The Operations Group controls all flying and airfield operations. The Maintenance Group performs Aircraft and Aircraft support equipment maintenance. The Mission Support Group has a wide range of responsibilities but a few of its functions are Security, Civil Engineering, Communications, Personnel Management, Logistics, Services and Contracting support; while the Medical Group provides medical and dental care.

3d Operations Group (Tail Code: AK)

3d Operations Support Squadron
90th Fighter Squadron (F-22A)
517th Airlift Squadron (C-12, C-17)
525th Fighter Squadron (F-22A)
537th Airlift Squadron (C-130)
962nd Airborne Air Control Squadron (E-3)

3d Maintenance Group

3d Air Maintenance Squadron
3d Component Maintenance Squadron
3d Equipment Maintenance Squadron
3d Maintenance Operations Squadron
703d Air Maintenance Squadron

Wing Staff Agencies

3d Comptroller Squadron

3d Mission Support Group

3d Civil Engineer Squadron
3d Communications Squadron
3d Contracting Squadron
3d Logistics Readiness Squadron
3d Mission Support Squadron
3d Security Forces Squadron
3d Services Squadron

3d Medical Group

3d Aerospace Medical Squadron
3d Dental Squadron
3d Medical Operations Squadron
3d Medical Support Squadron