The 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing is a unit of the United States Air Force. Its primary function involves air mobility operations, which encompasses the strategic movement of personnel and cargo around the world by air. This wing operates out of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska, with a secondary mission supporting air refueling operations. The 521st AMOW is integral to the Air Mobility Command’s global reach, providing crucial transportation capabilities for the U.S. military.