The 108th Wing is an operational unit of the U.S. Air Force reserve component, headquartered at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. It falls under the Air Mobility Command and provides air refueling, airlift, and aeromedical evacuation capabilities to other military branches. The wing consists of various squadrons that operate KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft for in-flight refueling missions, C-17 Globemaster III transport planes, and HC-130J Combat King II special operations aircraft. The 108th Wing is a critical component of the U.S. military’s strategic airlift capacity, enabling the rapid deployment of troops, supplies, and equipment around the world when required.