The 120th Airlift Wing is a unit of the United States Air Force (USAF) based at Stratton Air National Guard Base, New York. As an element of the USAF’s Air Mobility Command, this wing specializes in air transportation services using C-130 Hercules aircraft. The 120th Airlift Wing provides humanitarian support, aerial refueling, disaster response, and military logistics worldwide, with approximately 1,600 personnel serving under its command. Notable missions have included Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. The unit’s motto is “Always Ready,” reflecting its commitment to rapid deployment and support for the USAF and the nation during times of peace and crisis.