The Georgia Air National Guard's 165th Airlift Wing, known as the Guard Dawgs, is a C-130H Hercules Airlift Unit.

Mission

The mission of the 165th Airlift Wing is to provide air transport for airborne forces, their equipment and supplies with delivery by airdrop or airland, and to provide strategic airlift of personnel, equipment and supplies.

The 165th Airlift Wing is also subject to be called for assistance during state emergencies to provide food, medical supplies, equipment, and trained personnel, not only within our state and nation, but in foreign countries as well.