The 461st Operations Group ACC (Air Combat Command), often abbreviated as the 461 OG ACC, is a key operational unit within the U.S. Air Force. This group is part of the 55th Wing at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. The primary function of the 461st Operations Group is to manage and execute operations for assigned aircraft and associated support equipment. This could include missions such as air defense, close air support, battlefield surveillance, and more. The group’s assets primarily consist of F-15E Strike Eagles. The unit’s operations are coordinated under the Air Combat Command (ACC), which is one of nine Major Commands in the U.S. Air Force. The 461st Operations Group ACC contributes to the broader mission of the U.S. Air Force, which includes providing air power for America’s defense and supporting joint operations around the world.