The 163rd Reconnaissance Wing is a unit of the United States Air Force (USAF). This wing operates under the Air Combat Command and its primary mission is to provide global, persistent intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities. The wing’s headquarters are located at F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne, Wyoming, with additional units stationed at various locations across the United States. Notable aircraft under their operation include the U-2 Dragon Lady and RQ-4 Global Hawk. The 163rd Reconnaissance Wing contributes significantly to national security by supporting combatant commanders in meeting operational requirements, enhancing joint and coalition interoperability, and providing tactical battlefield intelligence for theater and global operations.