The 78th Air Base Wing is the host organization of Robins Air Force Base. Its primary mission is to provide well-trained, ready forces to support any contingency operation that requires support from the members of Robins AFB. The wing, simultaneously, prepares for military operations, deploys ready forces, and provides the backbone for every mission at Robins AFB.

The wing is responsible for every service associated with a large base including force protection, medical services, airfield operations, facility operations and maintenance, property management, civilian and military personnel management, communications, mobility, supply, transportation, and services functions for more than 28,000 active duty members and their families, civilian employees, and retirees. The Wing manages multiple roles in combat support, processing and deploying troops. They also serve as a point of embarkation for many Army personnel leaving the United States for contingency operations.

The 78th Air Base Wing ensures that Robins AFB maintains the support functions necessary to successfully accomplish a wide-array of Air Force missions at home, as well as ensure its troops are fit to engage in any military operation around the world.