970th Airborne Air Control Squadron T-Shirt

970th Airborne Air Control Squadron T-Shirt - Citizen Airmen. Same Standard.

Represent the Air Force Reserve crews who fly the AWACS mission shoulder to shoulder with their active-duty counterparts with this 970th Airborne Air Control Squadron T-Shirt. Flying the E-3 Sentry out of Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, as a Citizen Airmen partner to the 552nd Air Control Wing, the 970th AACS brings experienced reservists into the airborne surveillance and battle management mission, often flying combined crews alongside active-duty counterparts. This premium tee is for the reservists and traditionalists who answer the call without ever fully stepping away from the fight.

Why This Shirt Commands the Battlespace:

• 970th Airborne Air Control Squadron Heritage – Honors the Air Force Reserve AWACS crews partnered with the 552nd Air Control Wing at Tinker AFB
• Citizen Airman Culture – Speaks the language of the reservists who blend civilian careers with elite AWACS proficiency
• Premium Comfort Fabric – Soft, breathable cotton blend that delivers all-day comfort and durability
• Fade-Resistant Quality – Durable print that maintains its sharp appearance through countless wears
• Classic Unisex Fit – Comfortable sizing perfect for aircrew, controllers, and aviation enthusiasts
• Multiple Colors Available – Choose the colorway that represents your AWACS pride

Perfect For:

• 970th Airborne Air Control Squadron aircrew, past and present
• Air Force Reserve weapons directors, air surveillance officers, and mission crew commanders
• 513th Air Control Group and Tinker AFB Reserve personnel
• Battle management and command and control enthusiasts
• Aviation historians and military aviation fans
• Gifts for Reserve AWACS crews, controllers, and their families

As an Air Force Reserve squadron based at Tinker Air Force Base, the 970th Airborne Air Control Squadron brings a unique blend of experience to the E-3 Sentry mission. Its reservists carry the deep institutional knowledge that comes from years – often decades – of AWACS experience, frequently crewing alongside active-duty airmen from the 552nd Air Control Wing in a fully integrated, total-force approach to the battle management mission.

The Reserve AWACS mission demands the same standard as its active-duty counterpart – there's no separate qualification track for the picture on the scope. The 970th's traditionalists balance civilian careers with recurring training and deployments, bringing continuity and depth of experience that strengthens every mission crew they join, whether flying a training sortie over Oklahoma or supporting a deployed operation halfway around the world.

The men and women of the 970th don't fly to engage the enemy directly – they fly so that everyone else can engage with confidence, blending civilian life with a standard of readiness that never slips. It's a mission built on dedication above and beyond the drill weekend, carried out by airmen who choose to keep answering the call.

Product Details: Premium cotton blend, 970th Airborne Air Control Squadron design, classic fit, machine washable, available in multiple colors and sizes

Gear up with Mach 2 Gear – where the 970th's Citizen Airman legacy flies on forever.