23rd Wing

23rd Wing
23rd Wing's assets (circa 2015)
Active1948–1949; 1951–1952; 1964–1992; 1992–present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
RoleClose Air Support, Combat Search and Rescue
Size5000 personnel
Part ofAir Combat Command Fifteenth Air Force
Garrison/HQMoody Air Force Base, Georgia
Nickname(s)Flying Tigers
Motto(s)Attack, Rescue, Prevail. Tigers Lead
Mascot(s)Tiger with Wings
Engagements

  • Asia-Pacific Theater World War II

  • 1991 Gulf War (Defense of Saudi Arabia; Liberation of Kuwait)
Decorations
Commanders
Current
commander
Colonel Paul E. Sheets
Deputy CommanderColonel Ben Rudolphi
Command ChiefChief Master Sergeant Justin L. Geers
Notable
commanders
Michael Dugan
James V. Hartinger
Insignia
23rd Wing emblem (Approved 24 January 1957)

The 23rd Wing is a front-line United States Air Force Air Combat Command wing currently assigned to Moody Air Force Base, Georgia.