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==Overview== |
==Overview== |
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In 1942, Naval Air Station Atlantic City was constructed on {{convert|2444|acre|km2}} of leased private land in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. The mission of NAS Atlantic City was to train various carrier air groups consisting of fighter, bomber and torpedo squadrons and their crews for combat. In August 1943, NAS Atlantic City changed its mission to strictly fighter training consisting of low and high altitude gunnery tactics, field carrier landing practice, carrier qualifications, bombing, formation tactics, fighter direction, night operations and an associated ground school curriculum.<ref name="superfund">{{cite web |title= Atlantic City Naval Air Station, Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey fact sheet |date= December 2007 |publisher= US Army Corps of Engineers |url=http://www.nan.usace.army.mil/project/newjers/factsh/pdf/atlantic.pdf |accessdate= June 2, 2010 }}</ref> |
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The 177th Fighter Wing is located at the Atlantic City International Airport, Egg Harbor Township, NJ. The wing has been at this location since 1958. |
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NAS Atlantic City was decommissioned in June 1958 and transferred to the Airways Modernization Board (AMB). Concurrent with the Navy's departure, the then-177th Fighter Squadron of the New Jersey [[Air National Guard]] relocated to Atlantic City from their former base at Newark with their [[F-84F Thunderstreak]] aircraft. The wing has been at this location ever since |
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The [[119th Fighter Squadron]] flies the [[F-16C Fighting Falcon]], a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft. It is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. It provides a relatively low-cost, high-performance weapon system for the United States and allied nations. |
The [[119th Fighter Squadron]] flies the [[F-16C Fighting Falcon]], a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft. It is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. It provides a relatively low-cost, high-performance weapon system for the United States and allied nations. |
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== Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City == |
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ACY is also home to [[Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City]]. CGAS Atlantic City was opened on 18 May 1998 and is the newest and largest single airframe unit and facility of the [[Coast Guard Air Stations|Coast Guard's Air Stations]]. It is a product of the merging of the former CGAS Brooklyn/[[Floyd Bennett Field]], NY and Group Air Station Cape May, NJ into one unit. CGAS Atlantic City consists of 10 [[HH-65 Dolphin|HH-65C Dolphin]] [[helicopter]]s and it maintains two [[HH-65 Dolphin|Dolphin]] helicopters in 30-minute response status. Approximately, 250 aviation personnel comprise the facility's full-time staff, augmented by additional part-time [[United States Coast Guard Reserve|Coast Guard Reserve]] and [[United States Coast Guard Auxiliary|Coast Guard Auxiliary]] personnel. CGAS Atlantic City also provides aircrews and aircraft to the [[Washington, D.C.]] area as part of Operation Noble Eagle, the [[United States Department of Defense|Department of Defense]] [[USNORTHCOM]] / [[NORAD]] mission to protect the [[airspace]] around the nation's capital. |
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==History== |
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Since October 1998, the wing has had an active involvement in Operation Noble Eagle, Operation Southern Watch, Operation Northern Watch, Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.<ref name="177fw.ang.af.mil">http://www.177fw.ang.af.mil/</ref> As an [[Air National Guard]] unit, the 177 FW has dual Federal and State missions. Its Federal mission is "To Provide Combat Ready Citizen-Airmen, Aircraft and Equipment for Worldwide Deployment in Support of USAF Objectives." Its State of New Jersey mission is to "Support the citizens of New Jersey by protecting life and property, preserving the peace, order, and public safety when called upon by the Governor." <ref name="177fw.ang.af.mil" /> |
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During the 1960s the [[95th Fighter Squadron|95th Fighter Interceptor Squadron]], stationed at [[Dover AFB]], [[Delaware]] maintained [[F-106 Delta Dart]]s on 24 Hour Alert. |
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==References== |
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{{Portal box|United States Air Force|Military of the United States}} |
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{{AFHRA}} |
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{{Reflist}} |
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== External links == |
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[[Category:Facilities of the United States Air National Guard]] |
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Revision as of 20:53, 17 July 2011
Atlantic City Air National Guard Base
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| Part of New Jersey Air National Guard (NJ ANG) | |
| Located near: Atlantic City, New Jersey | |
 A formation of Four U.S. Air Force F-16 Vipers from the 177th Fighter Wing N.J. Air National Guard | |
| Coordinates | 39°26′53″N 074°34′54″W / 39.44806°N 74.58167°W |
| Site information | |
| Controlled by |  United States Air Force |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1958 |
| In use | 1958-Present |
| Garrison information | |
| Garrison |  177th Fighter Wing |
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| Elevation AMSL | 75 ft / 23 m | ||||||||||||||
| Website | www.177fw.ang.af.mil | ||||||||||||||
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- See: Atlantic City International Airport for civil airport information
Stratton Air National Guard Base has hosted the New Jersey Air National Guard 177th Fighter Wing (in various designations) since 1958.
Overview
In 1942, Naval Air Station Atlantic City was constructed on 2,444 acres (9.89 km2) of leased private land in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. The mission of NAS Atlantic City was to train various carrier air groups consisting of fighter, bomber and torpedo squadrons and their crews for combat. In August 1943, NAS Atlantic City changed its mission to strictly fighter training consisting of low and high altitude gunnery tactics, field carrier landing practice, carrier qualifications, bombing, formation tactics, fighter direction, night operations and an associated ground school curriculum.[1]
NAS Atlantic City was decommissioned in June 1958 and transferred to the Airways Modernization Board (AMB). Concurrent with the Navy's departure, the then-177th Fighter Squadron of the New Jersey Air National Guard relocated to Atlantic City from their former base at Newark with their F-84F Thunderstreak aircraft. The wing has been at this location ever since
The 119th Fighter Squadron flies the F-16C Fighting Falcon, a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft. It is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. It provides a relatively low-cost, high-performance weapon system for the United States and allied nations.
Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City
ACY is also home to Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City. CGAS Atlantic City was opened on 18 May 1998 and is the newest and largest single airframe unit and facility of the Coast Guard's Air Stations. It is a product of the merging of the former CGAS Brooklyn/Floyd Bennett Field, NY and Group Air Station Cape May, NJ into one unit. CGAS Atlantic City consists of 10 HH-65C Dolphin helicopters and it maintains two Dolphin helicopters in 30-minute response status. Approximately, 250 aviation personnel comprise the facility's full-time staff, augmented by additional part-time Coast Guard Reserve and Coast Guard Auxiliary personnel. CGAS Atlantic City also provides aircrews and aircraft to the Washington, D.C. area as part of Operation Noble Eagle, the Department of Defense USNORTHCOM / NORAD mission to protect the airspace around the nation's capital.
History
Since October 1998, the wing has had an active involvement in Operation Noble Eagle, Operation Southern Watch, Operation Northern Watch, Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.[2] As an Air National Guard unit, the 177 FW has dual Federal and State missions. Its Federal mission is "To Provide Combat Ready Citizen-Airmen, Aircraft and Equipment for Worldwide Deployment in Support of USAF Objectives." Its State of New Jersey mission is to "Support the citizens of New Jersey by protecting life and property, preserving the peace, order, and public safety when called upon by the Governor." [2]
During the 1960s the 95th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, stationed at Dover AFB, Delaware maintained F-106 Delta Darts on 24 Hour Alert.
References
This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency
- ^ "Atlantic City Naval Air Station, Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey fact sheet" (PDF). US Army Corps of Engineers. December 2007. Retrieved June 2, 2010.
- ^ a b http://www.177fw.ang.af.mil/