It is one of three flying units in the Texas Air National Guard. The wing flies and maintains eight C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, an all-purpose vehicle, cargo and personnel transport. MISSION
To provide highly trained, equipped and motivated military forces for worldwide combat and peacetime tasking supporting the State of Texas and the Nation. The flying mission includes short-field and dirt-s
trip landing, and airdrop delivery of cargo and people in all weather, day and night. The wing has a long history dating back to before the Korean War. The 136th has participated in nearly every major conflict and relief operation since that time, to include Operations in Vietnam, Panama, Africa, Desert Shield/Desert Storm, the South American counter-drug effort, and the Balkans. ROLES
As a National Guard unit, the wing has a dual role of serving the State of Texas under the command of the Governor during peace time and state emergencies, and becoming part of the active duty forces under the command of the President during wartime or other national emergency.
