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In Peoria, we focus on Air Mobility, a mission that delivers global air transportation of equipment and supplies during times of war and for peace-time training exercises. This includes providing safe, comfortable and reliable transportation of military personnel or dignitaries anywhere in the world. Additional missions include Homeland Defense, Air Support Operations, Tactical Air Control Party (TACP), Combat Communications and Band.
The 182nd Airlift Wing's C-130 Hercules performs diverse roles, including airlift support, medical missions, and natural disaster relief missions. The aircraft is capable of operating from rough, dirt strips and is the prime transport for delivering troops and equipment into hostile areas. The 182nd also has additional units, including the 182nd Air Support Operations Group, 168th and 169th Air Support Operations Squadron, 264th Combat Communications Squadron, and the 566th Air Force Band.
The 182nd Air Support Operations Group operates out of Peoria Air National Guard Base. Located in Peoria, Illinois, the mission of the 182nd Air Support Operations Group includes the Air Support Operations mission.
The 169th Air Support Operations Squadron operates out of Peoria Air National Guard Base. Located in Peoria, Illinois, the mission of the 169th Air Support Operations Squadron includes the Air Support Operations mission and the Tactical Air Control Party mission.
The 566th Band operates out of Peoria Air National Guard Base. Located in Peoria, Illinois, the mission of the 566th Band includes the Band mission
The 168th Air Support Operations Squadron operates out of Peoria Air National Guard Base. Located in Peoria, Illinois, the mission of the 168th Air Support Operations Squadron includes the Air Support Operations mission and the Tactical Air Control Party mission.
The 264th Combat Communications Squadron operates out of Peoria Air National Guard Base.Located in Peoria, Illinois, the mission of the 264th Combat Communications Squadron includes the Combat Communications mission.