A wide angle look out the boom pod of a KC 135 on to a B-52 Stratofortress. On the right hand side of the window are wires and cables

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Boom with a View

A view from the boom pod of a 126th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker refueling a B-52 Stratofortress from the 96th Bomb Squadron station at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, November 17, 2021.  The Illinois Air National Guard wing, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., is ready to refuel U.S. and Allied military, anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Brian Ellison)
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Morning Check

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jacob Pierce a crew chief with the 126th Maintenance Group begins his morning by readying a KC-135 Stratotanker for the day at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, Nov. 5, 2021. The plane was used as part of a three-day readiness exercise. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Cesaron White)
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Morning Maintenance

126th Maintenance Group members pull a KC-135 Stratotanker into a hanger on Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, Nov. 4, 2021. Service members fixed a hydraulic quick disconnect which was leaking on the aircraft. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Aaron Rodriguez)
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126 ARW Anytime, Anywhere

The 126th Air Refueling Wing, commanded by Col. Tom Jackson, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., September 12, 2021, The Illinois Air National Guard wing flies the KC-135 Statotanker ready to refuel U.S. and allied military aircraft, anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Cesaron White)
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View From Above

U.S. Air Force Maj. Jay Heide, left, and Capt. Nate Armes, 906th Air Refueling Squadron, pilot a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Republic of Poland during the 126th Air Refueling Wing's, Illinois Air National Guard, Aviation Detachment Rotation 21-3, in Powidz, Republic of Poland on Aug. 11, 2021. Participation in training events like an Aviation Detachment Rotation enhances professional relationships and improves overall coordination with allies and partner militaries during times of crisis. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brian Ellison)
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U.S. Air Force Maj. Daniel Reed (right) assumes command of the 126th Maintenance Squadron from Col. Joshua Hendrix (middle), 126th Maintenance Group commander, during a change-of-command ceremony at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., June 6, 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, attendance was limited to wing leadership. However, a public ceremony is anticipated for later in the summer. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech Sgt. Andrew Kleiser)
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U.S. Air Force Major Carlos Bohorquez, a chaplain with the 126th Air Refueling Wing, visits the COVID-19 testing center manned by the Illinois National Guard at the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center in East St. Louis, Ill., May 19, 2020. The Metro East community-based testing site for COVID-19 serves the entire St. Louis Metro East area with both drive-up and walk-up testing. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Mr. Ken Stephens)
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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ashland Busman spends time with Benji, a therapy dog belonging to Linda Schuh, Director of Psychological Health for the 126th Air Refueling Wing, during a visit to the COVID-19 testing center manned by the Illinois National Guard at the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center in East St. Louis, Ill., May 19, 2020. The Metro East community-based testing site for COVID-19 serves the entire St. Louis Metro East area with both drive-up and walk-up testing. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Mr. Ken Stephens)
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Canine Cuddle

Air Force Airman 1st Class Ashland Busman spends time with Benji, a therapy dog, during a visit to a COVID-19 testing center manned by the Illinois National Guard in East St. Louis, Ill., May 19, 2020.
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Johnson (right), with the 126th Operation Support Squadron, checks in an individual with the assistance of Airman 1st Class Chad Sims, with the 183d Security Forces Squadron, at a newly opened COVID-19 testing center manned by the Illinois National Guard at the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Community Center in East St. Louis, Ill., May 6, 2020. The Metro East community-based testing site for COVID-19 serves the entire St. Louis Metro East area with both drive-up and walk-up testing. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Mr. Ken Stephens)
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126th AIR REFUELING WING TRAINS WITH POLISH AIR FORCE

A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 126th Air Refueling Wing from Scott Air Force Base, Ill., transfers fuel to a Polish F-16 Fighter during an aerial refueling mission in support of the 2018 Baltic Operations exercise, Jun. 12, 2018. Poland and the Illinois National Guard celebrate 25 years of partnership through the State Partnership Program established in 1993. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 1st Lt. Krista McDonald)
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126th AIR REFUELING WING TRAINS WITH POLISH AIR FORCE

Polish Air Force F-16s fly alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 126th Air Refueling Wing, Scott Air Force Base, Ill., during an aerial refueling mission in support of the 2018 Baltic Operations exercise, Jun. 12, 2018. Poland and the Illinois National Guard celebrate 25 years of partnership through the State Partnership Program established in 1993. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 1st Lt. Krista McDonald)
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126 ARW Continues to Supports Hurricane Recovery

Senior Airman Aaron Rodriguez backs an all-terrain vehicle onto a C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft, from the 139th Airlift Wing, St. Joseph, Missouri, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, October 10, 2017. The plane flew a 13 person team from the 126th Security Forces Squadron, Illinois Air National Guard, to Puerto Rico to provide security. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Ken Stephens)
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Swapping out an engine

Members of the 126th Maintenance Group replace an engine on a KC-135R Stratotanker at Scott AFB, Ill., Feb. 11, 2015. The 126th Air Refueling Wing, Illinois Air National Guard, flies the Stratotankers to refuel U.S. Armed Forces and NATO aircraft. (Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Elise Stout)
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Swapping out an engine

Members of the 126th Maintenance Group replace an engine on a KC-135R Stratotanker at Scott AFB, Ill., Feb. 11, 2015. The 126th Air Refueling Wing, Illinois Air National Guard, flies the Stratotankers to refuel U.S. Armed Forces and NATO aircraft. (Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Elise Stout)
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Swapping out an engine

Members of the 126th Maintenance Group replace an engine on a KC-135R Stratotanker at Scott AFB, Ill., Feb. 11, 2015. The 126th Air Refueling Wing, Illinois Air National Guard, flies the Stratotankers to refuel U.S. Armed Forces and NATO aircraft. (Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Elise Stout)
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126th Operations Life Support Shop

Tech. Sgt. James Eder, a member of the 126th Operations Life Support shop assigned to the 126th Air Refueling Wing, fills life vests with air to check for leaks at Scott Air Force Base, Il., June 17, 2015. The vests are used on the KC-135 Stratotankers in case of an emergency water landing. (Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Elise Stout)
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126th Maintenance Squadron Reclamation and Repair Shop

Master Sgt. Dane Meink and Staff Sgt Nicholas Burgess, members of the Reclamation and Repair shop in the 126th Maintenance Squadron, repair portions of the wing on a KC-135R Stratotanker during a 900 hour inspection at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., June 17, 2015. The aircraft just returned from a tour overseas with members of the Illinois Air National Guard’s 126th Air Refueling Wing. (Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Brooke Culler)
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Welding

Senior Airman Corey Harter, a machine technologist for the 126th Maintenance Support Squadron, welds a chain back on a maintenance stand used on the KC-135 Stratotankers assigned to the 126th Air Refueling Wing at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., June 16, 2015. Members of the 126 ARW are assigned to the only aerial refueling wing in the Illinois Air National Guard. (Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Elise Stout)
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126th Air Refueling Wing presented its sixth Air Force Outstanding Unit Award

Members of the 126th Air Refueling Wing salute during the presentation of the Air Force Oustanding Unit Award to the Wing at Scott Air Force Base, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014. The Illinois Air National Guard unit received the award for distinguishing itself for exceptionally meritorious service from Oct. 1, 2011 to Sept. 30, 2013. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Ken Stephens)
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