The 15th Wing is a part of the United States Air Force, specifically within the Air Combat Command (ACC). It is headquartered at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. The wing’s primary mission focuses on the operations and maintenance of the E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft. These aircraft provide airborne surveillance, command, control, and communication capabilities to military forces around the globe. The 15th Wing also supports the United States Pacific Command’s theater ballistic missile defense mission with the Defense Support Program (DSP) satellites. This wing is crucial for ensuring the safety and security of U.S. interests in the Asia-Pacific region.