The 119th Wing is an operational unit within the U.S. Air Force. It operates under the jurisdiction of the North Carolina Air National Guard and is headquartered at Goldsboro-Wayne Municipal Airport, Goldsboro, North Carolina. Its mission includes air defense, air sovereignty, and combat support operations. The 119th Wing operates F-15 Eagle aircraft as part of the Air Combat Command. The unit was established in 1946 and has a rich history of service to the United States, including active duty during various conflicts and humanitarian aid missions. It is composed of approximately 2,300 personnel who perform tasks ranging from maintenance and logistics to air combat operations.