Ramirez said the wing maintained the full operating capabilities of the outgoing aircraft while simultaneously preparing for the arriving mission. “There is no doubt in my mind the aircraft that landed here today will be integral in any future conflict.”
“The Commando II is the special operations workhorse in that it performs many different types of missions and performs them well,” Ramirez said. Jaime Ramirez, 193rd Special Operations Maintenance Group commander, sees the move to the Commando II as a major shift in the unit, AFSOC and ANG. “It’s an exciting time to be a part of this team, and I have the utmost confidence we have the right culture and people to continue with a successful mission conversion.”įor decades, the wing operated the EC-130J Commando Solo as part of the only airborne Military Information Support Operations broadcasting platform in the U.S. “Seeing the Commando II on our flight line is a tangible symbol of the progress we’ve made as a wing in bringing this versatile mission to central Pennsylvania,” Jackson said. Jackson believes the hard work of 193rd SOW Airmen and the support of the community led to the completion of this first step. Benton Jackson, unit conversion officer, the wing has been preparing for its mission conversion since 2021. The Commando II mission will ensure the 193rd SOW remains not only relevant but also at the forefront of the battlespace for years to come,” said Col. “This is a monumental day for the 193rd, ANG, and AFSOC. 2 as part of its mission conversion to a flagship mission of Air Force Special Operations Command. – The 193rd Special Operations Wing became the first Air National Guard unit to receive an MC-130J Commando II aircraft Feb.
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