126th Air Refueling Wing

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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Maurice Williams, command chief master sergeant of the Air National Guard, recognizes star performers of the 126th Air Refueling Wing at an enlisted all-call during his visit to the wing at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, Oct. 27, 2020.

ANG Command Chief visits 126th Air Refueling Wing

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Maurice Williams (right), command chief master sergeant of the Air National Guard, recognizes star performers of the 126th Air Refueling Wing at an enlisted all-call during his visit to the wing at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, Oct. 27, 2020. Recognized for their achievements are (left–right) Tech. Sgt. Tom Reeves, a command and control operator with the 126th Command Post, Airman 1st Class Justin Wells, with the 126th Security Forces Squadron, Tech. Sgt. Zach McKenty, an aerospace medical technician with the 126th Medical Group, Staff Sgt. Chelsea Povolish, a commander support staff administrative assistant with the 126th Operations Group, and Airman 1st Class Luke Maue, a crew chief with the 126th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. Williams visited the Illinois Air National Guard unit to learn about its mission, and the welfare of the Airmen. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Mr. Ken Stephens)

U.S. Air Force Col. Tom Jackson, commander of the 126th Air Refueling Wing, talks about the state of the wing and its Airmen with Chief Master Sgt. Maurice Williams, command chief master sergeant of the Air National Guard, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, Oct. 27, 2020.

ANG Command Chief visits 126th Air Refueling Wing

U.S. Air Force Col. Tom Jackson (left), commander of the 126th Air Refueling Wing, talks about the state of the wing and its Airmen with Chief Master Sgt. Maurice Williams (right), command chief master sergeant of the Air National Guard, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, Oct. 27, 2020. Williams visited the Illinois Air National Guard unit to learn about its mission, and the welfare of the Airmen. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Mr. Ken Stephens)

Polish Air Force F-16s are practicing aerial refueling with a U.S. Air Force KC-135.

126th AIR REFUELING WING TRAINS WITH POLISH AIR FORCE

A Polish F-16 flies toward the boom of 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)

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)

A Polish Air Force F-16 crew trains in aerial refueling with a U.S. Air Force KC-135.

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)

A uniformed team of Air National Guard medical technicians practice combat care on training dummies.

Air Guard Team Receives Navy Medical Training

Master Sgt. Angelica Knecht, a medical technician with the 126th Medical Group, practices Tactical Casualty Combat Care procedures at Navy Medical Center Portsmouth, Va., April 9, 2019. The 38 member Air National Guard medical team consists of personnel from three units across two states. They are receiving training for combat and humanitarian missions.

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126 ARW MISSION STATEMENT

The 126 ARW stands ready to provide global air refueling, command and control, and the critical support services required by our nation, state, and local communities.

126 ARW VISION STATEMENT

The 126 ARW will serve as the benchmark for organizational success across the USAF; embracing the “Accelerate Change or Lose” philosophy and to be a diverse and inclusive organization, comprised of absolute professionals determined to meet the responsibilities, and requirements of today while preparing for the challenges of tomorrow.