The 409th Air Expeditionary Group is an operational unit of the United States Air Force. As part of the Air Mobility Command, its main role involves providing aerial refueling and strategic airlift capabilities. The group’s mission includes supporting joint and combined operations to enable global mobility, project power, and defend the U.S. and its allies. The 409th AEG is stationed at Royal Air Force Mildenhall in Suffolk, England, but it can be deployed worldwide when necessary. The group’s history dates back to World War II, with roots in the Army Air Forces, and it has since participated in numerous significant military operations.