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126th Air Refueling Wing

Colonel

Nicolas W. Henschel

Colonel Nicolas Henschel is the Commander, 126th Air Refueling Wing, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. As Wing Commander, he serves as the senior commanding officer responsible for an Illinois Air National Guard wing of 8 primary assigned KC-135R aircraft with over 900 personnel assigned with an
Colonel

Matthew W. Kopp

Colonel Matthew W. Kopp is the Deputy Commander, 126th Air Refueling Wing,Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. As the Deputy Commander, he is the principlesenior officer responsible for assisting the Wing Commander in the planning,organizing, directing and management of unit logistics, base support
Colonel

Timothy C. Huchel

Colonel Timothy C. Huchel is the Group Commander, 126th Maintenance Group, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. As the Group Commander, he leads the management of eight primary aircraft inventory and over 300 Total Force Airman. Colonel Huchel oversees the generation, sustainment, and repair of
Colonel

Kevin E. Jacobs

Colonel Kevin E. Jacobs is the Commander, 126th Mission Support Group, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. As the Commander, he leads six separate squadrons and flights including Civil Engineering, Security Forces, Logistics, Communications/Cyber, Force Support/Services, and Contracting for a 900-member
Colonel

Michael T. Compardo

Colonel Michael Compardo is the Commander, 126th Medical Group, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. As commander, he plans, implements, and directs the overall management of health service administrative activities to ensure mission accomplishment. He serves as the chief advisor to line commanders for
Chief Master Sergeant

Christina S. Rizzo

Chief Master Sergeant Christina S. Rizzo is the Command Chief Master Sergeant, 126th Air Refueling Wing, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. As Command Chief, she serves as advisor to the wing commander and senior leadership concerning matters of morale, welfare, and development of the units enlisted