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)