Air National Guard

The USAF fighter fleet is the oldest, smallest, and least ready in its 78 year history. 13/24 Air National Guard Fighter Squadrons lack a recapitalization plan commensurate with combat capability needs identified in the 2026 National Defense Strategy.

The Air National Guard C-130H Hercules fleet requires continued funding for modernization and C-130J recapitalization to ensure its aircraft can successfully engage in overseas contingency operations and respond to homeland emergencies well into the future.

The Issue The Air National Guard continues to operate legacy C-130H Hercules aircraft, while procuring C-130J Super Hercules...

The Issue The Air National Guard operates significant numbers of F-16 Viper aircraft. Robust funding is required to ensure...

The Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker fleet requires continued funding for modernization and KC-46 Pegasus recapitalization to ensure its aircraft can successfully engage in overseas contingency operations and respond to homeland emergencies well into the future.