The 154th Wing is an operational unit of the U.S. Air Force Air National Guard. It falls under the jurisdiction of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and provides air defense, airspace surveillance, and various combat support capabilities to the United States. The wing’s headquarters are located at Barnes Air National Guard Base in Westfield, Massachusetts. The 154th Wing consists of a mix of active-duty and Air National Guard personnel, and its aircraft inventory includes the F-15C Eagle fighter jet and the E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft. The unit also provides support services such as logistics, communications, medical, and maintenance to ensure the readiness of its forces for both peacetime training and wartime operations.