The 36th Wing is a unit of the United States Air Force, falling under the operational command of Air Combat Command. Based at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho, its primary mission encompasses the training and readiness of fighter aircraft crews, specifically those operating F-15E Strike Eagles and F-35A Lightning II. Additionally, the 36th Wing provides support to other units within the U.S. Air Force through air-to-air combat readiness and airbase defense operations. The unit’s history dates back to World War II, making it one of the older wings in the U.S. Air Force.