, Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania. [4], Shortly after supporting Urgent Fury, and recognizing the importance of the group's psychological warfare mission when compared to its electronic jamming mission, on 15 November 1983, the group became the 193rd Special Operations Group and, along with all other reserve force special operations units, its gaining command became Military Airlift Command's Twenty-Third Air Force.[6]. The 193rd Special Operations Wing of the Pennsylvania Air National Guard provides the only _____ platform in the Department of Defense with the EC-130 Commando Solo. Each geographic combatant command has a _____ to plan and control special operations and other Special Operations Forces activities. The Reading Airport Commission and National Guard authorities found themselves in a conflict over the use of Reading Municipal Airport for tactical jet operations. He commissioned in 1993 as an A/OA-10 pilot where he eventually upgraded to evaluator pilot. The 193rd SOW is the first and currently the only wing in the Air National Guard to take on this mission, which helps guarantee relevancy for the wing for years to come. The two "slick" EC-130Es made several trips each between the United States and Saudi Arabia, transporting equipment and personnel. 560 unit members had participated in the campaign, and flew 845 hours of combat operations. The wing is gained by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania when in a "state" status, as well as by the United States Air Force and Air Force Special Operations Command in its Federal capacity as part of the Air National Guard. In 1990, Air Force Special Operations Command became the group's gaining command, and the wing's aircraft were redesignated Commando Solo,[note 4] with no change in mission. Following the Arab-Israeli War of June 1967, psychological warfare once again became a U.S. military priority. | View Image Page. Nick Kurpier ( Hurlburt Field, Fla.) Air National Guard & Air Force Reserve Units 137th Special Operations Wing (Will Rogers ANG Base, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) 193rd Special Operations Wing (Harrisburg International Airport, Middletown, Penn.) In 199091, Commando Solo was deployed to Saudi Arabia and Turkey in support of Operations Desert Shield and DESERT STORM. In his first speech as commander, Fink outlined his three priorities: mission, people and relationships. 211th Engineering Installation Squadron 193rd Special Operations Wing Airmen leave for Middle East deployment By Capt. The 193rd Special Operations Wing of the Air National Guard (ANG) has received its first MC-130J Commando II aircraft as part of its mission conversion to a flagship mission of the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC). An official website of the United States government. In short, the AOGs complex job is to produce logical plans for each day of a conflict, execute them and then evaluate their effects for input into the next days plan. If there is one thing I want you to hear in this address, its that this position is not about me, Smith said. In 2001, before one bomb was dropped or multitudes of troops deployed, the Commando Solo aircraft broadcasted messages to the local Afghan population and Taliban soldiers during Operation Enduring Freedom. In 1994, Commando Solo was used to broadcast radio and TV messages to the citizens and leaders of Haiti during Operation Uphold Democracy. 193rd SOSFS commander. Fink and Smith take charge at a critical time and will oversee the wing aircraft re-missioning from the EC-130J to the MC-130J. support the Operations Group Commander and the 193rd Special Operations Squadron in both wartime and peacetime operations. In 2001, the Commando Solo aircraft broadcast messages to the local Afghan population and Taliban soldiers during Operation Enduring Freedom. Remained under ADC control after return Reading, was re-designated as a Fighter-Interceptor Squadron. 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Inactivated on 7 November 1945. The 193rd's primary wartime and contingency operations mission is to broadcast radio and television signals to target populations from an airborne transmitter, jamming existing television and radio signals where necessary. During this mission it broadcast throughout the initial phases of the operation, helping to end the Noriega regime. The ceremonial passing of the guidon to Fink marks the beginning of his command of the 193rd SOW. The mission of the 211th EIS is to engineer, install and relocate fixed command, control, communications and computer (C4) systems in facilities. The 353rd Special Operations Wing is the United States Air Force special forces contribution to the U.S. Special Operations Command, Pacific, a subcommand of the United States Pacific Command. Alexander Farver), An airman poses for a photo in the cockpit of an MC-130J Commando II Feb. 2, 2023 at Middletown, Pennsylvania. Mission The 1st SOW is a pivotal component of AFSOC's ability to provide airpower to conduct special operations missions worldwide. They go anywhere, at anytime, and forecast for any type of flying mission or troop activity. 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The mission of the 201st RHS is to directly support combat airpower and provide Commanders in Chief, Federal and state authorities a flexible, well-rounded, heavy construction and repair capability anytime, anywhere. 193rd Special Operations Medical Group, Detachment 1, Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania. The aircraft is the first to arrive to the 193rd Special Operations Wing, marking a symbolic beginning to its new primary mission as the first, and currently only Air National Guard unit to operate the Commando II. Following Operation Power Pack, the United States military intervention during the 1965 crisis in the Dominican Republic,[note 3] Robert McNamara, the United States Secretary of Defense directed the Air Force to develop a capability tp disrupt civilian broadcasting networks and guerilla command and control networks. Alexander Farver | Brig. There could be no more perfect time for Colonel Ed Fink to return to the 193rd as your commander, said Regan. As a Pennsylvania Air National Guard unit, these Airmen essentially wear two hats. The 193rd Special Operations Wing of the Pennsylvania Air National Guard provides the only _____ platform in the Department of Defense with the EC-130 Commando Solo. Fink and Smith take charge at a critical time and will oversee the wing aircraft re-missioning from the EC-130J to the MC-130J. In his first speech as commander, Fink outlined his three priorities: mission, people and relationships. These planes could also conduct limited intelligence gathering and military communications jamming missions. 193rd Special Operations Squadron EC-130J Commando Solo aircraft prepares to land at an air base in Southwest Asia. With the end of the line for the Mustang in USAF service, the United States Air Force, in an effort to upgrade to an all jet fighter force, required Air National Guard Air Defense Command units to upgrade to jet-powered aircraft. The 148th Fighter Squadron was entitled to the history, honors, and colors of the 347th. Ramirez added that the wings mission conversion is unprecedented, in that it was able to maintain full operating capabilities of the outgoing aircraft while simultaneously preparing for the arriving mission. Activated on 1 October 1942 at RAF Duxford, England as the 347th Fighter Squadron. Smith takes over as command chief after previously serving as the senior enlisted leader of the 193rd Regional Support Group. Col . . They go anywhere, at anytime, and forecast for any type of flying mission or troop activity. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Mission first, people always. Several years later in 1989, Volant Solo was instrumental in the success of coordinated psychological operations in Operation Just Cause. [5] Units [ edit] The 353rd Special Operations Wing consists of the following squadrons: [6] We will make deliberate investments in our Airmen through mentoring, feedback and growth opportunities to allow you to achieve your goals.. Robert Smith assumed responsibilities as 193rd SOW command chief. . The Commando Solo II was again sent into action in 1999 in support of Operation Allied Force. The Commando Solo was again sent into action in 1999 in support of Operation Allied Force. In June 1974, the 1st Special Operations Wing was redesignated the 834th Tactical Composite Wing, effectively bringing to a close the most aggressive, far reaching effort by the U.S. Air Force to support unconventional warfare. 193rd Air Operations Group, State College, Pennsylvania. Contents 1 Mission 2 History 2.1 World War II 2.2 Pennsylvania Air National Guard Due to runway requirements, the C-121s could not fly from Reading Airport and on 1 February 1961, the unit relocated to its current location at Olmsted Air Force Base (present day Harrisburg Air National Guard Base) due to the inadequate facilities at Reading. Tactical Air Command replaced Military Airlift Command as its mobilization gaining command, although the unit continued to operate the C-121s of the old 168th Group until November 1977, when its last C-121C was flown to the Military Aircraft Storage and Disposition Center at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona. Lt. Gen. Bauernfeind earned his commission from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1991. The 193rd Air Operations Group in State College officially welcomed its new commander yesterday. Coronet Solo aircraft would be able to join or disrupt commercial radio and television and to broadcast prerecorded programs, in addition to having an ECM capability. Air Force Special Operations Command was established May 22, 1990, with headquarters at Hurlburt Field, Florida. The aircraft is the first to arrive to the 193rd Special Operations Wing, marking a symbolic beginning to its new primary mission as the first, and currently only Air National Guard unit to operate the Commando II. I have known Ed Fink for over 30 years, and feel very qualified to provide you with this assessment. It was an honor to be part of this ceremony and recognize worldclass professionals who have supported this weapon system for over three decades! You will have to cast a net very far and wide to find a more dedicated and professional Airman, said Regan. Full story and photos here: https://www.193sow.ang.af.mil//new-commander-appointed-at/ #193AOG #PANG #AirNationalGuard #HappyValley #193SOW (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Maintenance window scheduled to begin at February 14th 2200 est. 148th Air Support Operations Squadron, Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania. , Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania. Most recently, the EC-130J was redeployed to the Middle East in support of the War on Terror. The 193 SOW is the first, and currently the only, Air National Guard unit to receive the Commando II mission, a flagship mission of Air Force Special Operations Command. Id put our maintainers up against anyone.. airborne psychological operations Alexander Farver), Chief Master Sgt. The 193rd Special Operations Wing, located at Harrisburg International Airport, Middletown, Pennsylvania, is home to the only airborne Military Information Support Operations broadcasting platform in the U.S. military. Alexander Farver), Col. Edward Fink Jr., 193rd Special Operations Wing commander, delivers remarks to attendees during a 193 SOW assumption of command ceremony Oct. 28, 2022, Middletown, Pennsylvania. In that role, Smith advised on all issues relating to mission effectiveness, health, morale, readiness, enlisted development and mentoring of 520 Airmen. The 193rd SOW's primary mission is to fly and maintain the EC-130J Commando Solo, a specially-modified four-engine Hercules transport, conducting information operations, military information support operations and civil affairs broadcasts in FM, TV and military communications bands. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. , Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa. You will have to cast a net very far and wide to find a more dedicated and professional Airman, said Regan. Full-time federal technicians are the nucleus of the wing. As 193rd SOW commander, Fink will lead about 2,000 combat-ready Airmen. Continuing its tradition, in 1997 the 193rd and Commando Solo supported the United Nations' Operation Joint Guard with radio and TV broadcasts over Bosnia-Herzegovina in support of stabilization force operations. Four of its C-121s were converted to EC-121S Coronet Solos for its electronic warfare mission. The mission of the 201st RHS is to directly support combat airpower and provide Commanders in Chief, Federal and state authorities a flexible, well-rounded, heavy construction and repair capability anytime, anywhere. Alexander Farver) Master Sgt. The Commando Solo was again sent into action in 1999 in support of Operation Allied Force. This work, 193rd Special Operations Wing welcomes new commander, command chief, by MSgt Alexander Farver, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright. The Air Force Special Operations Command's 193rd Special Operations Wing, Middletown, Pa., has total responsibility for the Commando Solo missions.[1]. The Commando II is the embodiment of Agile Combat Employment, and will present complex dilemmas to our adversaries. Fighters accompanying the "Command Solo" EC-130 aircraft. Regional Equipment Operators Training Site, Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania. 193rd Air Intelligence Squadron The aircraft was tasked to broadcast radio and television into Kosovo to prevent ethnic cleansing and assist in the expulsion of the Serbs from the region. The position is about each and every one of you and about finding the resources to allow you to be innovative and develop into the next generation of wing leaders and war fighters. An official website of the United States government. As the only airborne Military Information Support Operations broadcasting unit, the 193rd SOW maintains a very high operations tempo and deploys in numerous contingencies throughout the world. Then known as Volant Solo, the aircraft acted as an airborne radio station, keeping the citizens of Grenada informed about the U.S. military action. A secondary mission assigned to the 193 rd is providing airlift for Air Force Intelligence Agency missions with four modified EC-130Es. Its an exciting time to be a part of this team, and I have the utmost confidence we have the right culture and people to continue with a successful mission conversion.. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Photo By Master Sgt. , Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania. Their mission is to provide security for Special Operations Forces aircraft transiting airfields where security is unknown or inadequate. As your new commander, you can count on him to challenge you to do better, but he will never ask you to do something that he hasnt already done, or is willing to do himself.. An official website of the United States government, 193rd SOW Sexual Assault Prevention and Response, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. Students become familiar with the practices to accomplish the EI wartime mission: Project engineering, management, and total project oversight. MISSION Oberst Mike Cason, Kommandeur des 193. When Operation Desert Storm replaced Operation Desert Shield, the squadron provided or supplemented electronic countermeasures nearly every day. Mission first, people always.. 203rd Weather Flight, Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa. In 1994, Commando Solo was used to broadcast radio and TV messages to the citizens and leaders of Haiti during Operation Uphold Democracy. MIDDLETOWN, Pa. -- The president arrived at the 193rd Special Operations Wing Wednesday to speak before an audience including White House staff, media and nearly 1,000 members of the public. The aircraft was tasked to broadcast radio and television into Kosovo to help prevent ethnic cleansing. The base command post is the central command point for mission operations. 553rd Air Force Band (Air National Guard Band of the Northeast), Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania. I can assure you that I and the rest of your leadership team are laser-focused on developing you as the future leaders of this organization. Special Operations Wing in Middletown, Pennsylvania . 6 Oct 1980; 193d Special Operations Group, 15 Nov 1983; 193d Special Operations Wing, 1 Jun 1995-. Technicians carry a dual status as full-time civil service employees for the Air Force who, as a condition of employment, must participate as Guardsmen. Kostenlos fr kommerzielle Nutzung, keine Namensnennung erforderlich. The 193rd Special Operations Squadron (193 SOS) is a unit of the Pennsylvania Air National Guard 193rd Special Operations Wing located at Harrisburg Air National Guard Base, Middletown, Pennsylvania, The 193rd is equipped with the EC-130J Commando Solo . AFSOC, Air Force Special Operations Command. I have known Ed Fink for over 30 yearsand feel very qualified to provide you with this assessment. The 193rd Special Operations Wing is a unit of the Pennsylvania Air National Guard, stationed at Harrisburg Air National Guard Base, Middletown, Pennsylvania. Ultimately, while all the unit's aircraft went through Phase I, only five went through Phase II.[12]. I also know that without competent Airmen who are motivated to serve, we cannot and will not be successful. The ceremony also marked the beginning of another wing leadership tenure as Chief Master Sgt. The commander of the 111th Operations Group here, who was recently selected to command the 193 Special Operations Wing based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; enjoyed a final farewell from his fellow wingmen at the 111th Attack Wing during a fini-flight celebration September 28, 2022. Oberstleutnant der US-Luftwaffe Sgt. The wing is transitioning from its legacy EC-130J Commando Solo aircraft . The agencies working directly for the wing commander, vice wing commander and the command chief include: the Comptroller Flight, Wing Administration, Public Affairs, Wing Plans, the Inspector General, Staff Judge Advocate, Wing Safety, Equal Opportunity, Chaplain, Command Post and Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection. 1. The mission later transitioned to the EC-130E , in 1980 and eventually to the EC-130J in 2004. Tony Harp 193rd Special Operations Wing MIDDLETOWN, Pa. - MIDDLETOWN, Pa. A new commander was appointed to the 193rd Regional Support Group Sept. 21 at Fort Indiantown Gap. The squadron was sent to Dover AFB, Delaware where it assumed an air defense mission. A typical mission consists of a single-ship orbit offset from the desired target audience - either military or civilian personnel. I vow to be consistent and transparent while providing you with the why.. The 193d Special Operations Wing (193 SOW) is a unit of the Pennsylvania Air National Guard, stationed at Harrisburg International Airport, Middletown, Pennsylvania. The REOTS mission is to provide additional readiness training for upgrading proficiency levels of civil engineer heavy equipment operators, throughout the Department of Defense. van Geffan, p. 6. van Geffen indicates that the Commando Solo name change occurred later, when the unit's EC-130Es were modified with Worldwide Color Television and Horizontal Trailing Wire Antennas, in 1997. van Gellen, p. 12. Air Force Special Operations Forces (AFSOF) Logistics Commander: Colonel Caleb Nimmo Command Chief: Chief Master Sgt. This group and its components are not gained by Air Force Special Operations Command. Fink and Smith take charge at a critical time and will oversee the wing aircraft re-missioning from the EC-130J to the MC-130J. These were quickly redeployed to the Middle East in support of the War on Terror. Previously, Fink commanded the 111th Maintenance Group, 193rd SOW Detachment 1, Bollen Air-to-Ground Range and 193rd Special Operations Group. Alexander Farver) Lightning Force Academy, Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania. Ronald C. Anderson herunterladen. I vow to be consistent and transparent while providing you with the why.. The 193rd Special Operations Wing of the Pennsylvania Air National Guard provides the only _____ platform in the Department of Defense with the EC-130 Commando Solo. Threatened by the closure of Olmsted Air Force Base and by the downsizing of all conventionally powered transport aircraft, the National Guard Bureau volunteered the unit for a psychological warfare capability named "Coronet Solo." Soon after the 193rd SOW received EC-130s, the Air National Guard unit participated in the rescue of American citizens in Operation Urgent Fury in 1983. Initial federal recognition was granted as . Pennsylvania National Guard Flickr, PA Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, An official website of the United States government, 201st RED HORSE Squadron departs for deployment, 193rd SOW Sexual Assault Prevention and Response, Wing Commander's Equal Opportunity program statement, Wing Commander's Sexual Harassment Prevention program statement, 193rd SOW Environmental Management System Commitment Statement, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. Several years later in 1989, Volant Solo was instrumental in the success of coordinated psychological operations in Operation Just Cause. The 193rd will continue to build upon its legacy of exceeding expectations, and will retain its rightful position at the tip of the spear.. Alexander Farver), Chief Master Sgt. Phase I added an information warfare station and air refueling capability, while Phase II called for the removal of mission equipment from the EC-130s and its installation in the EC-130Js. These units were located at Olmsted Air Force Base and operated the Lockheed C-121 Constellation. 193rd Special Operations Group Special Operations Forces based in the northeast now have a crucial air asset right in their backyard to build their combat readiness. In 2001, the Commando Solo II aircraft broadcast messages to the local Afghan population and Taliban soldiers during Operation Enduring Freedom. Engaged in combat during Sicilian and Italian Campaigns, also flew combat missions from Sardinia and in the Rhone Valley of France, 1944. The Commando II mission will ensure the 193rd SOW remains not only relevant, but also at the forefront of the battlespace for years to come, said Col. Edward Fink, 193rd SOW commander. Features Many modifications were made to the basic C-130J to create the EC-130, including enhanced navigation systems, self-protection equipment and air refueling. Definition - Theater Special Operations . 201st RED HORSE Squadron The RTS is manned and operated by the 201st RHS and their goal is to provide Department of Defense students the resources to satisfy their ongoing training requirements that are not included in heavy equipment operation. In 1994, the Commando Solo II aircraft were used to broadcast radio and TV messages to the citizens and leaders of Haiti during Operation Uphold Democracy. [11], In 1992, the 193rd received its first EC-130E upgraded to Commando Solo II configuration. Definition. Effectively executing our mission is critically important to our nation and our commonwealth. As the Vietnam War began winding down, Air Force special operations forces capabilities gradually declined as well.
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