126th Air Refueling Wing

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Col. Jonathan Boehning stands beside cargo pallets and all terrain vehicles talking to Security Forces personnel

126 ARW Continues to Supports Hurricane Recovery

Col. Jonathan Boehning, commander of the 126th Mission Support Group, talks with 126th Security Forces Squadron members while cargo is being loaded at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, October 10, 2017. The Illinois Air National Guard squadron deployed a 13 person team to Puerto Rico to provide security. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Ken Stephens)

An all terrain vehicle is backed up the loading ramp into a C-130 cargo aircraft

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)

A group of about 15 people gather in a circle to do a team hand stack cheer before some of them leave for Puerto Rico

126 ARW Continues to Supports Hurricane Recovery

Personnel from the 126th Security Forces Squadron gather for a team hand stack before boarding a bus to the flight line at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, October 10, 2017. The Illinois Air National Guard squadron deployed a 13 person team to Puerto Rico to provide security. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Ken Stephens)

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)

Swapping out an engine

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146thAirliftWing-03 Jul

Combat Dining Out Coming September! #hollywoodguardcombatdiningout

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146thAirliftWing-03 Jul

Time to start putting your Combat Dining Out "uniform" together! #hollywoodguardcombatdiningout

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146thAirliftWing-03 Jul

UPDATE: More info attached on the Pilot Training Program. Apply today!

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146thAirliftWing-29 Jun

HIRING PILOTS: If you are under 30, in good health, and have a 4-year degree, apply today!

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146thAirliftWing-03 Jun

Major Tony Montes relinquished command of the 146th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron to Lt. Col. Matthew Glynn this morning. Maj. Montes then assumed command of the 146th Maintenance Squadron. Congratulations to both commanders on their new roles!

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146thAirliftWing-02 Jun

Congratulations to Command Chief Master Sgt Cynthia Gregory on her retirement after 35 years of committed service to the Air Force. Today we celebrated Chief Master Sgt Bell assuming the position of Command Chief of the 146th Airlift Wing. Chief Gregory will be sorely missed but Chief Bell will rightfully fulfill her responsibilities.

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146thAirliftWing-28 Apr

As we wrap up a successful week of MAFFS training, you can rest assured that the military and forest service are preparing for the next wildfire season.

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146thAirliftWing-27 Apr

MAFFS 2018 Sacramento - Fight the Fires!

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146thAirliftWing-26 Apr

Check out these water drops!

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146thAirliftWing-25 Apr

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146thAirliftWing-25 Apr

More #MAFFS water drops in the Tahoe National Forest for 2018 recertification and training.

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146thAirliftWing-24 Apr

Check out our bird #MAFFS6 and CAL FIRE OV-10 lead plane on day one of #MAFFS flying for 2018 annual recertification and training with @ForestServiceNW in Tahoe National Forest. All partner agencies are training together this week @CALFIRE McClellan reload base in Sacramento.

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146thAirliftWing-17 Apr

Congrats to the April CCAF graduates! Hard work pays off.

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146thAirliftWing-13 Apr

A local Sesame Street crew came out to our station last week to produce a segment on aircraft mechanics, featuring our airmen, Sgt Causaus and Sgt Sahle!

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146thAirliftWing-14 Mar

Check out our folks from the 146th Airlift Wing who took part in our first ever Health and Wellness course we offered last week. Members learned fun exercise plans as well as how to prepare healthy gourmet meals!

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146thAirliftWing-31 Jan

Welcome to the 146th Airlift Wing's Public Affairs Official Facebook page! Please take a second to watch our 2018 Mission video for a little preview of what we do here at the unit! 2018 Mission Video created by: 146 AW Public Affairs Office Photo contibutions by: Zack Warburg Photography Video contributions by: Brian Miliefsky and KTLA 5

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146thAirliftWing-31 Jan

Thank you Airman Magazine for helping tell our story to our community, and across the globe.

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@146AirliftWing-06 Jul

Interested in flying C-130s?? Apply today if you're under 30 and have a bachelors degree! https://t.co/YLHasR7E0I

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@146AirliftWing-03 Jul

Stay up-to-date with the details on September's Combat Dining Out! https://t.co/UcQWUmgyAU

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@146AirliftWing-03 Jul

Time to start getting your Combat Dining Out "uniforms" ready! https://t.co/GGKJLXbI42

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@146AirliftWing-19 Jun

Combat Dining Out coming up for servicemembers and their families! #hollywoodguardcombatdiningout https://t.co/G8JsJsIFb8

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@146AirliftWing-15 Mar

Wow!! First ever “Health and Wellness” week @146AirliftWing provides retreat-style healthy meals, courses on health… https://t.co/ZFqY84E0LL

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@146AirliftWing-31 Jan

RT @theCaGuard: MULTIMEDIA STORY: Airman Magazine connected with #CalGuard's @146AirliftWing during the #ThomasFire to tell their story as…

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@146AirliftWing-29 Jan

Big thanks to @AirmanMagazine1 for embedding with @CAL_FIRE and the 146AW during the December 17 fires. Watch “Hold… https://t.co/7LPoo5aGPz

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@146AirliftWing-24 Jan

RT @theCaGuard: Thanks, @NGAUS1878 , for featuring #CalGuard soldiers as your Picture of the Week! https://t.co/o2P8aUypUq

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@146AirliftWing-24 Jan

RT @theCaGuard: A firefighting C-130 from the #CalGuard's @146AirliftWing is featured on page 28 of this month's @NGAUS1878 magazine. (Phot…

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@146AirliftWing-09 Jan

Lt Gen L. Scott Rice, Director of the Air National Guard, speaks to 146AW Airmen and addresses the issues facing Gu… https://t.co/2expblUPgX

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@146AirliftWing-09 Jan

Director of the #AirNationalGuard Lt Gen L. Scott Rice visits the 146th Airlift Wing. After coining a few of the w… https://t.co/1u9IYGhISy

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@146AirliftWing-04 Jan

RT @theCaGuard: STORY LINK #CalGuard Wraps Up Response to California Wildfires via @Militarydotcom https://t.co/Y4WpFk0MqC #ThomasFire #K…

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@146AirliftWing-02 Jan

RT @theCaGuard: The #CalGuard makes a showing in the @DeptofDefense #YearInReview photo collection! Check out our @146AirliftWing featured…

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@146AirliftWing-22 Dec

RT @USNationalGuard: Our @146AirliftWing has dropped more than 200,000 gallons of fire retardant during 73 sorties while fighting wildfires…

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@146AirliftWing-19 Dec

@CAL_FIRE making progress on #ThomasFire with support from #MAFFS and many other tankers in the fight! 8 drops yest… https://t.co/8AZsmIWXRQ

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@146AirliftWing-19 Dec

RT @KEYTNC3Alys: This is one example of the commitment and dedication of firefighters. This firefighter talks with a homeowner via home sur…

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@146AirliftWing-17 Dec

#MAFFS stand at the ready as multiple assets battle #ThomasFire #KeepingCaliforniaSafe https://t.co/AqcrndQifB

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@146AirliftWing-17 Dec

#MAFFS flew 6 sorties yesterday in support of firefighters battling flames on the ground @CAL_FIRE #OneTeamOneFight https://t.co/OsTPeBXJmX

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@146AirliftWing-16 Dec

#MAFFS stand ready to assist @CAL_FIRE as soon as winds and visibility allow. https://t.co/I6gJoeAeko

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@146AirliftWing-16 Dec

RT @countyofsb: MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDER: Montecito and Summerland area - South of 192, North of 101, West of Toro Cyn, East of Summit Rd…

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126th Arw

Anytime, Anywhere!
The primary mission of the 126th Air Refueling Wing is to provide air refueling support to major commands of the Air Force as well as other U.S. military forces and the military forces of allied nations. In addition to air-to-air refueling of military aircraft, the unit provides trained, capable men and women who are ready to defend our nation anywhere in the world; to protect our state through civil defense and disaster relief; and to serve in the surrounding communities.

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Colonel Jeffrey W. Jacobson

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Command Chief Master Sgt.
Michael R. Douglas

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