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Col Nick Babiak

Colonel Nicholas B. Babiak is commander of the 126th Operations Group.
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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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Approaching for Gas

A Polish F-16 flies up to meet a 126th Air Refueling Wing, Illinois Air National Guard, KC135 Stratotanker, for refueling over the skies of the Republic of Poland, Aug. 11, 2021. The 126th ARW participated in Aviation Detachment Rotation 21-3. Participation in training events like Aviation Detachment Rotation enhances our professional relationships and improves overall coordination with allies and partner militaries during times of crisis.
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Stacked

Polish F-16s wait to be refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 126th Air Refueling Wing, Illinois Air National Guard, over Poland on Aug. 11, 2021. The 126th ARW participated in Aviation Detachment Rotation 21-3. Combined training and theater security cooperation engagements with allies, like Poland, demonstrate a shared commitment to maintaining a safe and secure Europe.
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Making Connections

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Korbin Hays, a boom operator, refuels a Polish F-16, from a boom pod on the back of a KC-135 Stratotanker, with the 108th Air Refueling Squadron, Illinois Air National Guard, over the Republic of Poland, Aug. 11, 2021. The Illinois National Guard and the Polish military have been partners under the National Guard Bureau’s State Partnership Program since 1993, helping Poland emerge from the Warsaw Pact to become a member of NATO and one of the United States’ staunchest allies. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brian Ellison)
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A View From Above

A Polish F-16 receives fuel from a 126th Air Refueling Wing, Illinois Air National Guard, KC-135 Stratotanker, over the Republic of Poland, during Aviation Detachment Rotation 21-3, Aug. 11, 2021. The Illinois National Guard and the Polish military have been partners under the National Guard Bureau’s State Partnership Program since 1993, helping Poland emerge from the Warsaw Pact to become a member of NATO and one of the United States’ staunchest allies.
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Ready to Get Back After It

Polish F-16s join up after being refueled by a 126th Air Refueling Wing, Illinois Air National Guard, KC-135 Stratotanker over the Republic of Poland, Aug. 11, 2021. The 126th ARW participated in Aviation Detachment Rotation 21-3. Aviation Detachment Rotations are bilateral training exercises and deployments designed to enhance partner interoperability, maintain joint readiness, and assure our regional allies. These events occur across the U.S. European Command area of responsibility. U.S. aircraft and Airmen have participated in these rotations since 2012.
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Taking Care of Business

U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Cheyenne Doverspike, a 126th Security Forces fire-team member, fires the M4 Carbine at Camp San Luis Obispo, California, August 7, 2021. Illinois Air National Guard members are required to qualify with the carbine as it is one of their duty weapons. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Aaron Rodriguez)
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Focused

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sean Closson, a 126th Security Forces training instructor, observes training at Camp San Luis Obispo, California, August 7, 2021. Closson is responsible for the training and career-field education of squadron members. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Aaron Rodriguez)
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U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Derek Shearer, a 126th Security Forces fire-team member, loads a M870 Shotgun at Camp San Luis Obispo, California, August 7, 2021. Illinois Air National Guard security forces members are required to train and qualify with shotguns for their career field. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Aaron Rodriguez)
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Nailed It

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marlon Shepperd, a 126th Security Forces combat arms instructor, readies a target at Camp San Luis Obispo, California, August 7, 2021. Shepperd and his squadron spent the day firing weapons to meet qualifications for their career field. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Aaron Rodriguez)
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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Bradley Treakle, a 126th Security Forces squad leader, stands next to target at Camp San Luis Obispo, California, August 7, 2021. Treakle was waiting for adhesive used to attach a fresh target to a firing-range stand. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Aaron Rodriguez)
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All Smiles

U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Angela Romero, a 126th Security Forces fire-team member, laughs with another service member at Camp San Luis Obispo, California, August 7, 2021. Romero and her squadron spent the day firing weapons to meet qualifications for their career field. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Aaron Rodriguez)
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U.S. Air Force police patch rests on a security forces member’s body armor at Camp San Luis Obispo, California, August 7, 2021. Security forces is a career field in the Illinois Air National Guard which is responsible for both infrastructure security and law enforcement on military installations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Aaron Rodriguez)
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Taking Aim

U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Cheyenne Doverspike, a 126th Security Forces fire-team member, fires a M870 Shotgun at Camp San Luis Obispo, California, August 7, 2021. Security forces members are required to train and qualify with shotguns for their career field. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Aaron Rodriguez)
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The Load Up

U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Christian Meiser, a 126th Security Forces fire-team member, loads rounds into a M9 Beretta magazine at Camp San Luis Obispo, California, August 7, 2021. Illinois Air National Guard security forces members are required to train and qualify with handguns for their career field. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Aaron Rodriguez)
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Shooters Ready

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christian Jimenez, a 126th Security Forces combat arms instructor, signals to firing range officials at Camp San Luis Obispo, California, August 7, 2021. The outreached arm signifies to the tower official that shooters are ready to fire their weapons. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Aaron Rodriguez)
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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Amanda Pruitt, a 126th Security Forces squad leader, places a firing target on a stand during training at Camp San Luis Obispo, California, August 7, 2021. Pruitt and her squadron spent the day firing weapons to meet qualifications for their career field. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Aaron Rodriguez)
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marlon Shepperd, a 126th Security Forces combat arms instructor, speaks with personnel at Camp San Luis Obispo, California, August 7, 2021. Shepperd and this Illinois Air National Guard squadron spent the day firing weapons to meet qualifications for their career field. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Aaron Rodriguez)
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