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Commonwealth of Virginia

The 73rd Governor of Virginia
Ralph S. Northam

Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs
Carlos Hopkins

Adjutant General of Virginia
Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams

photo of Virginia Air National Guard Air Component commander

Air Component Commander
Brig. Gen. Toni M. Lord

CMSgt Kelly B. Reich, Virginia State Command Chief

Virginia State Command Chief
Chief Master Sgt. Kelly B. Reich

192nd Wing Staff

Commander
Col. Mark D Piper

Vice Commander
Col. Catherine M. Jumper

Command Chief
Command Chief Master Sgt.
Christopher L. Amburn

Group Commanders

Operations Group
Col. Chris Batterton

Maintenance Group
Col. Matthew R. Hummel

Mission Support Group
Col. J. Stock Dinsmore

Medical Group
Col. Jason R. Price

Group Superintendents

Operations Group superintendent portrait

Operations Group
Chief Master Sgt.
Joseph J. Young

Maintenance Group
Chief Master Sgt.
Gerry L. Mabry

Mission Support Group
Chief Master Sgt.
Jerry B. Talley

Medical Group
Chief Master Sgt.
Walter B. Gooch

ANG Information

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Air Force Mission

The mission of the United States Air Force is to fly, fight and win...in air, space and cyberspace.

To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision:

The United States Air Force will be a trusted and reliable joint partner with our sister services known for integrity in all of our activities, including supporting the joint mission first and foremost. We will provide compelling air, space, and cyber capabilities for use by the combatant commanders. We will excel as stewards of all Air Force resources in service to the American people, while providing precise and reliable Global Vigilance, Reach and Power for the nation.

The Air Force has three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. These core competencies make our six distinctive capabilities possible:

Air and Space Superiority : With it, joint forces can dominate enemy operations in all dimensions -- land, sea, air and space.

Global Attack: Because of technological advances, the Air Force can attack anywhere, anytime -- and do so quickly and with greater precision than ever before.

Rapid Global Mobility: Being able to respond quickly and decisively anywhere we're needed is key to maintaining rapid global mobility.

Precision Engagement: The essence lies in the ability to apply selective force against specific targets because the nature and variety of future contingencies demand both precise and reliable use of military power with minimal risk and collateral damage.

Information Superiority: The ability of joint force commanders to keep pace with information and incorporate it into a campaign plan is crucial.

Agile Combat Support: Deployment and sustainment are keys to successful operations and cannot be separated. Agile combat support applies to all forces, from those permanently based to contingency buildups to expeditionary forces.

The Air Force bases these core competencies and distinctive capabilities on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.