The “HQ Tennessee Air National Guard (U.S. Air Force)” refers to the headquarters of the Tennessee Air National Guard, a component of the United States Air Force (USAF). It is part of the larger Tennessee National Guard and is responsible for air and space defense operations within the state of Tennessee. The organization operates under the jurisdiction of the USAF and reports to both the Governor of Tennessee as the commander-in-chief of the Tennessee National Guard and the Secretary of Defense. Its primary roles include aerospace missions, homeland defense, search and rescue, and disaster relief, among others. The HQ Tennessee Air National Guard manages several units across Tennessee, each with its unique mission and function within the broader USAF structure.