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Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force visits the 126th Air Refueling Wing

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody greets one of the 126th Air Refueling Wing's Outstanding Airman of the Year, Staff Sgt. Jason Soles, a member of the 126th Civil Engineer Squadron, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Jan. 16, 2014. Cody stopped by the 126th Air Refueling Wing, Illinois Air National Guard, for a visit during his time at Scott Air Force Base. (Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Cesaron White)
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Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force visits the 126th Air Refueling Wing

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody addresses the 126th Maintenance Group at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Jan. 16, 2014. Cody stopped by the 126th Air Refueling Wing, Illinois Air National Guard, to say thank you and answer questions while he was at Scott Air Force Base. (Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Cesaron White)
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The 126th Maintenance Group Keeps 'em flying

Staff Sgt. Mark Trapp (driver), a crew chief for the 906th Air Refueling Squadron, watches while Staff Sgt. Kenneth Baque (kneeling), a member of the 126th Maintenance Group, and Staff Sgt. David Polcyn, a member of the 906th Air Refueling Squadron, dismount the pivot point from the front of the aircraft tow vehicle while towing a KC-135R Stratotanker on Scott Air Force Base, Ill., March 5, 2013. The pivot point attaches to both the aircraft and the aircraft tow vehicle in order to ease movements. The 906 ARS is an Active Associate squadron of the 126th Air Refueling Wing, Illinois Air National Guard, and is comprised of Active Duty Air Force members. (National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Elise Stout)
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126 FSS conducts field training exercise

Tech Sgt. Nichole Peterson, a Services Technician with the 126th Force Support Squadron, directs forklift training during the 126 FSS field training exercise at Scott AFB, Ill., April 6, 2013. The Illinois Air National Guard unit conducted training with both active duty and other National Guard units during the April unit training assembly. (National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Elise Stout)
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Presenting the Colors

The 126 Air Refueling Wing Honor Guard presents the colors at the St. Louis Blues game, in St. Louis Mo., Feb. 19, 2013. The Wing Honor Guard consists of Tech. Sgt. Moria Tart, a member of the 126 Supply Chain Management Systems, Staff Sgt. Cornelius Harris, a member of the 126 Supply Chain Management Systems, Senior Airman Carolina Ruiz, a member of the 126 Comptroller Flight, and Airman 1st Class David Ford, a member of the 126 Security Forces Squadron. (National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Elise Stout)
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Recognition of Fitness Excellence

Col. Peter Nezamis, commander of the 126th Air Refueling Wing, and Master Sgt. Melanie Voyles, the Wing’s fitness program manager, hold the plaque listing Wing members that have scored a perfect 100 percent on their annual fitness assessment. Surrounding them are some 126 ARW members that have aced the test and their commanders. Pictured are (l-r): Capt. Tim Huchel, 1st Lt. Brad Kahrhoff, Staff Sgt. Cody Carlson, Col. Peter Nezamis, Master Sgt. Melanie Voyles, Senior Airman Arthur Lee, Lt. Col. Christopher Mauk and Major George Mell. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Ken Stephens)
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Refueling the B-1 Bomber

A B-1 Bomber, from the 28th Bomber Wing at Ellsworth AFB, S.D., approaches a KC-135R Stratotanker from the 126th Air Refueling Wing at Scott AFB, Ill., during a routine training flight. The 126 ARW is part of the Illinois Air National Guard and routinely performs aerial refueling for U.S. Armed Forces and NATO allied aircraft. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Ken Stephens/Released)
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Refueling the B-1 Bomber

Staff Sgt. Jameson Liggett, a Boom Operator assigned to the 108th Air Refueling Squadron at Scott AFB, Ill., completes fuel calculations prior to an aerial refueling mission. Aerial refueling extends aircraft range and mission duration subsequently providing air superiority over areas of operation. The 108 ARS is assigned to the 126th Air Refueling Wing, Illinois Air National Guard, and routinely performs aerial refueling for U.S. Armed Forces and NATO allied aircraft. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Ken Stephens/Released)
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Refueling the B-1 Bomber

Maj. Andy Meyer, a KC-135R Stratotanker Pilot with the 108th Air Refueling Squadron, reviews his flight plan at Scott AFB, Ill., prior to an aerial refueling mission. The aircrews of the 108 ARS, assigned to the 126th Air Refueling Wing, Illinois Air National Guard, regularly practice mid-air refueling with other U.S. Armed Forces and NATO aircraft to maintain proficiency. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Ken Stephens/Released)
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Refueling the B-1 Bomber

A KC-135R Stratotanker from the 126th Air Refueling Wing, located at Scott AFB, Ill. returns home after a successful aerial refueling mission. The 126 ARW is the only aerial refueling wing in the Illinois Air National Guard and routinely practices its mission with U.S. Armed Forces and NATO allied aircraft to maintain a high state of readiness. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Ken Stephens/Released)
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Crew Chiefs keep KC-135R Stratotankers at a high level of performance

Airman 1st Class Colby Mercil, a Crew Chief assigned to U.S. Air Force aircraft 80104, a KC-135R Stratotanker, inpects the axle parts of a nose gear while installing a new tire on April 10, 2012. Airman Mercil, from Colorado Springs, Col., is assigned to the 906th Air Refueling Squadron, an active duty Air Force unit that is associated with the 126th Air Refueling Wing, Illinois National Guard, at Scot AFB, Ill. Crew chiefs perform and oversee everyday maintenance to aircraft. They recover and inspect aircraft after a flight, change tires and brakes, service engine oil and hydraulic fluid, and execute numerous inspections. They ensure an aircraft is safe and reliable. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Ken Stephens)
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In Memoriam...

The early morning sun lights up a memorial dedicated to the four 126th Air Refueling Wing aircrew members who perished in an aircraft accident 30 years ago. Maj. William S. Dixon, Jr., Capt. Kenneth L. Herrick, Capt. Robert J. Nicosia and Master Sgt. Richard A. Crome were aboard a Illinois National Guard KC-135A "Stratotanker" while on a routine training mission when their plane exploded near Greenwood, Ill., on March 19, 1982. In addition, 23 members of the 928th Tactical Airlift Group, Air Force Reserves, who were passengers also lost their lives. The 126th Air Refueling Wing, located at Scott AFB, Ill., held a memorial ceremony to commemorate the anniversary of the accident. The static display aircraft in the background is a more recent version of the "Stratotanker", the KC-135E. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Ken Stephens)
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The Contingency Response Communications System provides quick, critical communications for first responders

Tech. Sgt. Brent Trame, a Client System Technician with the 126th Communications Flight, attaches cabling to a video camera on March 3, 2012. The camera is part of a Contingency Response Communications System (CRCS). The CRCS is an internet based solution that allows first responders to communicate and exchange information by radio, live streaming video, wireless internet and voice over IP services. It provides highly mobile critical communications services to local, state and federal first responders with a simple to operate solution that bridges the gap between first responder agencies and various levels of command and control. The CRCS is a vehicle mounted, rapidly deployable asset that requires only two personnel and can be operational within 30 minutes of arriving on site. The 126th Air Refueling Wing, Illinois Air National Guard, can provide communications as well as other vital services in the aftermath of a natural disaster or other emergency. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Franklin Hayes)
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The Contingency Response Communications System provides quick, critical communications for first responders

A vehicle mounted Contingency Response Communications System (CRCS) sits operational behind the 126th Communications Flight on March 1, 2012. The CRCS is an internet based solution that allows first responders to communicate and exchange information by radio, live streaming video, wireless internet, and voice over IP services. It provides highly mobile critical communications services to local, state and federal first responders with a simple to operate solution that bridges the gap between first responder agencies and various levels of command and control.The CRCS is a rapidly deployable asset that requires only two personnel and can be operational within 30 minutes of arriving on site. The 126th Air Refueling Wing, Illinois Air National Guard, can provide communications as well as other vital services in the aftermath of a natural disaster or other emergency. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Ken Stephens)
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KC-135R Stratotanker in flight

A KC-135R Stratotanker from the 126th Air Refueling Wing returns home after performing an inflight aerial refueling mission. The Illinois Air National Guard Wing constantly trains in its mission to maintain a high state of readiness. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Ken Stephens)
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Prime Beef roars through Camp Roberts, California

Lieutenant Colonel Marc Eccher, commander of the 126th Civil Engineering Squadron, fires his M-4 rifle during weapons qualification training at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The Illinois Air National Guard squadron, from Scott Air Force Base, Ill., is in California doing two weeks of annual training at Camp Roberts. The Army National Guard training base was created in 1941 to support troops leaving for World War II and is now in need of repairs to buildings and infrastructure. Air National Guard Civil Engineering squadrons, known as "Prime Beef" units when deployed, are using the opportunity to train on real world electrical, structural, plumbing and heavy equipment scenarios. This creates a collaboration that proves valuable to both National Guard components.
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Prime Beef roars through Camp Roberts, California

Tech. Sgt. Adam Cannon, heavy equipment operator team chief, operates a Catepillar 247B Multi Terrain Loader to level an area for a concrete pad. The 126th Civil Engineering Squadron, Illiinois Air National Guard, is assisting the California Army National Guard in renovations at Camp Roberts, Cali. The Army National Guard training base was created in 1941 to support troops leaving for World War II and is now in need of repairs to buildings and infrastructure. Air National Guard Civil Engineering squadrons, known as "Prime Beef" units when deployed, are using the opportunity to train on real world electrical, structural, plumbing and heavy equipment scenarios. This creates a collaboration that proves valuable to both National Guard components.
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Prime Beef roars through Camp Roberts, California

Staff Sgt. Caleb Craft, structural team leader, lines up flooring beams during a project to lower a raised floor by 1.75 inches. The 126th Civil Engineering Squadron, Illiinois Air National Guard, is assisting the California Army National Guard in renovations at Camp Roberts, Cali. The Army National Guard training base was created in 1941 to support troops leaving for World War II and is now in need of repairs to buildings and infrastructure. Air National Guard Civil Engineering squadrons are using the opportunity to train on real world electrical, structural, plumbing and heavy equipment scenarios. This creates a collaboration that proves valuable to both National Guard components. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ken Stephens)
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Pumping gas in the sky

An Illinois Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a B-2 Stealth Bomber during a recent mission. The 126th Air Refueling Wing at Scott Air Force Base has three missions. The conventional mission involves refueling aircraft from the Navy, Marines, Air Force, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard. These operations happen daily for Airmen at the 126th.
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The Best Fuels Operation in the Air National Guard

Senior Airman Andrew Kasten, a fuels laboratory technician for the 126th Fuels Management flight, transfers fuel from holding tanks to a fuel truck located at the 126th Air Refueling Wing, Scott AFB, Ill. The Illinois Air National Guard flight was recently named "The Best in the Air National Guard" and received the Air National Guard Outstanding Fuels Management Flight Award for the best fuels operations for 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ken Stephens)
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