37th AEG

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Branch

U.S. Air Force

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About 37th AEG

The 37th Air Expeditionary Group (37th AEG) is a provisional unit of the United States Air Force assigned to Air Combat Command. Its history traces back to World War II, when it was originally activated as the 37th Bombardment Group in 1940, flying B-18 Bolo and later B-25 Mitchell bombers in the Caribbean and Panama Canal Zone for antisubmarine patrols. The unit was inactivated in 1943 but has been reactivated multiple times in a provisional status to support various contingency operations, including deployments in support of the Global War on Terrorism. Today, the 37th AEG is activated as needed to provide flexible, rapid-response airpower for expeditionary missions worldwide.

Unit Members

EWIN LETI

U.S. Air Force

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Antoinette Harris

U.S. Air Force

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Photos

Murphy's Last Yellow Alert

6595 • U.S. Air Force

Anniversary of Shepard's Flight From Cape Canaveral

6555th ASTG • U.S. Air Force

USAF Recruiting Photo

6595 • U.S. Air Force • 1981

U.S. Air Force • 1981

About 37th AEG

About this Unit

Historical Facts

• Origins: The 37th Air Expeditionary Group (AEG) traces its lineage back to World War II, where it was first activated as the 37th Bombardment Group in 1940. • WWII Service: During World War II, the group operated B-18 Bolo, B-17 Flying Fortress, and B-24 Liberator aircraft, focusing on antisubmarine patrols and training. • Reactivation: The unit has been inactivated and reactivated several times, with its current form as an Air Expeditionary Group supporting the USAF's rapid deployment and contingency operations. • Modern Deployments: The 37th AEG has participated in key operations in the Middle East and Africa, supporting Operations Enduring Freedom and Inherent Resolve. • Flexible Mission: As an expeditionary unit, the 37th AEG can rapidly deploy and set up air operations in austere environments worldwide. • Support Role: The group is known for its role in providing airfield operations, security, logistics, and combat support for U.S. and coalition forces. • Incirlik Air Base: The 37th AEG has been based at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, playing a crucial role in supporting the air campaign against ISIS. • Humanitarian Missions: In addition to combat operations, the unit has supported humanitarian airlift missions, medical evacuations, and disaster response. • Unit Emblem: The group's emblem features an eagle in flight, symbolizing readiness and the ability to strike rapidly anywhere in the world. • Legacy: The 37th AEG carries forward the traditions, honors, and heritage of its World War II predecessor, maintaining a legacy of adaptability and excellence.