Air Force revealed Monday that it calculates saving more than $350 million by 2018 by closing the 911th Airlift Wing in Moon Township. In addition to flying operations, the three PAANG wings command several Geographically Separated Units (GSUs) providing combat support capability in the areas of engineering, communication, air traffic control, weather forecasting, close air support and other air mission disciplines.MOON TWP. The 193rd Special Operations Wing is based at the Harrisburg International Airport in Middletown, Pa., and provides the only aerial television and radio broadcasting capability in the Air Force using the EC-130J Commando Solo aircraft.and Allied forces worldwide using the KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft. It provides aerial refueling capability to U.S. The 171st Air Refueling Wing is based at the Pittsburgh International Airport in Coraopolis, Pa.The wing also hosts several tenant organizations at the base including units of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard and the U.S. It serves as a control center for the MQ-9 remotely-piloted aircraft and provides engineering and electronics capabilities through specialized units. The 111th Attack Wing is based at Horsham Air Guard Station in Horsham, Pa.The DAG-Air monitors the organization, training and equipping of Pennsylvania s three wings, located at six separate bases across the commonwealth, to insure both federal and state missions are efficiently and successfully accomplished. Programs and operations for the Pennsylvania Air National Guard are overseen by the deputy adjutant general Air (DAG-Air) based at Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville, Pa. With approximately 4,000 members, the Pennsylvania Air National Guard (PAANG), a reserve component of the United States Air Force, plays an important role in the nation's defense and supporting the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in times of need. About the Pennsylvania Air National Guard
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