113th Wing

113th Wing
121st Fighter Squadron F-16 tail markings

C-38A Courier and a C-40C Clipper of the 201st Airlift Squadron
Active
  • 1950–1952
  • 1952–present
Country United States
TypeComposite unit
RoleFighter and airlift
Size1,400
Part of District of Columbia Air National Guard
Garrison/HQJoint Base Andrews, Maryland
NicknameCapital Guardians
MottoCustodes Pro Defensione (Latin for 'Guardians for Defense')
EngagementsIraq War
Commanders
Current
commander
Brig. Gen. Matthew R. McDonough
Deputy CommanderCol. Natasha S. Taylor
Command ChiefCCM Jon D. Wilcox
Notable
commanders
Maj. Gen. David F. Wherley Jr.
Maj. Gen. Marc H. Sasseville
Maj. Gen. Willard W. Millikan
Insignia
113th Wing emblem
Tail codeDC
Tail stripeRed with stars

The 113th Wing, known as the "Capital Guardians", is a unit of the District of Columbia Air National Guard, stationed at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. If activated to federal service, the fighter portion of the Wing is gained by the United States Air Force's Air Combat Command, while the airlift portion is gained by Air Mobility Command.