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                        The Eglin Air Force Base Honor Guard presents the colors during the 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing activation ceremony, June 25, 2021. The 350th SWW is responsible for delivering electromagnetic spectrum capabilities to 69 United States and foreign partner electromagnetic warfare systems. Additionally, the wing is responsible for electromagnetic warfare reprogramming, modeling and simulation and assessments. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Karissa Rodriguez)
                
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ACC activates 350th Spectrum Warfare WingPublished June 28, 2021
                    
                    By Tech. Sgt. Emili Koonce
                    
                    
                    Air Combat Command Public Affairs
            **JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. (AFNS) --**Recognizing an operational need to dominate the electromagnetic spectrum, **Air Combat Command** activated the **350th Spectrum Warfare Wing** June 25, which is temporarily located at **Eglin Air Force Base**, Florida, while the Air Force conducts an environmental review for the permanent location.
A first of its kind, the 350th SWW will enable, equip and optimize fielding capabilities to give the U.S. and its allies a sustainable, competitive advantage over adversaries in the electromagnetic spectrum.
The new wing will provide maintenance, operational and technical expertise for electronic warfare in support of the Combat Air Forces.
“The competition in the electromagnetic spectrum is more important than ever before. The joint force is connected by and delivers effects in and through the EMS,” said Col. William Young, 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing commander. “If we lose the fight in the EMS, we will lose the fights in all other domains. We’re here to help make sure that doesn’t happen. Standing up this unit emphasizes the Air Force’s commitment to consolidating and modernizing our entire enterprise so that joint warfighters have freedom to attack, maneuver and protect themselves at the time, place and parameters of our choosing.”
The EMS is a sovereign national resource that exists as part of an intangible world, yet manifests itself through everyday items. The EMS includes everything from radio waves to visible light and affects almost every aspect of life from personal cellular phones and Wi-Fi to advanced technology used in military applications.
The EMS as a warfighting battlespace is not a new concept, but according to Young, advances in technology have created a critical need for Airmen to better understand their role within this intangible domain.
“The activation of the 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing is the latest step the Air Force has taken to maintain our competitive advantage in electromagnetic warfare,” said **Maj. Gen. Case Cunningham**, United States Air Force Warfare Center commander. “Placing this critical mission under a wing commander dedicated to this mission set is fundamental to **accelerating needed change** and ensuring our warfighters can continue to fight and win in the EMS.”
The standup also ensures all Air Force electronic warfare and EMS capabilities are consolidated at one location. The 53rd Electronic Warfare Group will move from the **53rd Wing** to the 350th SWW.
In order to remain competitive and in line with the **National Defense Strategy**, the 350th SWW will help the Air Force rethink its EW capabilities and plan for future requirements. Over time, the wing will mature, evolve and expand its EMS capabilities to provide spectrum warfare capabilities.
The Air Force will conduct further environmental analysis before making a final basing decision for the wing’s permanent location, expected in spring 2022.AFWN 



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