57th Wing

The 57th Wing is a unit of the United States Air Force responsible for operating and maintaining the U-2 Dragonfly and RQ-4 Global Hawk aircraft. These aircraft are used for high-altitude reconnaissance, surveillance, and intelligence gathering over wide areas. The wing supports military and national security missions by providing critical real-time data to decision-makers. Based primarily at Osan Air Base in South Korea, the 57th Wing plays a key role in monitoring regional security and enhancing intelligence capabilities, ensuring rapid and effective responses to potential threats.