The 11th Wing is a unit within the United States Air Force. It falls under the operational command of U.S. Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). The wing’s primary mission focuses on air sovereignty, air defense, and integrated missile warning and aerospace control for the northern portion of the contiguous United States and Alaska. The 11th Wing is headquartered at Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage, Alaska, and its subordinate units are dispersed across several locations throughout Alaska and the Pacific region. The wing oversees a variety of aircraft, including the E-3 Sentry, F-15C/D Eagle, F-22 Raptor, KC-10 Extender, and RC-135V/W Rivet Joint. The 11th Wing has been active since 1948, serving as a critical component of the U.S. Air Force’s global defense efforts.