Sept. 6, 2024 Guardsmen Aim To Hone Interoperability While In Italy U.S. Air National Guardsmen assigned to 126th Medical Group, 126th Air Refueling Wing at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois are training alongside U.S. Naval Hospital personnel, U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness Training Command in Naples, Italy for their annual training this June.During their time at U.S.
Sept. 6, 2024 Out With the Old The 126th Logistics Readiness Squadron loaded nine trucks with more than 179,000 pounds of unused items from around the 126th Air Refueling Wing.A team loaded nine, 53-foot trucks over three days. The 153 pallets included a sewing machine, printers, systems furniture, guard shacks and a man lift.
Sept. 6, 2024 Always on Call, 126th Flight Surgeon serves in Air and on Land When being asked what some of the most important jobs are, some might say a lawyer, physician, politician or a pilot. For one flight surgeon, he would simply say his job is an occupation just like any other. Meet Lieutenant Colonel Jim Avery, Chief of Aerospace Medicine of the126th Air Refueling
Nov. 16, 2023 The Path to Command Colonel Nicolas Henschel took a unique route to arrive as the new commander of the 126th Air Refueling Wing.Most of Henschel’s youth was enjoyed in Dillon, Montana, a small town with a population of about 1,000 situated just north of Idaho Falls near the border.
Oct. 26, 2023 Navigating the Cyber Frontier: The 126 ARW Way The Department of the Air Force is highlighting cybersecurity this month and this year's overarching theme is "Cybersecurity – Every Airman, Every Guardian – Mission Possible!"Airmen and Guardians play a critical role in maintaining operational security. From practicing a safe online presence, to
March 13, 2023 Multi-Capable Airmen, the Future of the 126 ARW The 126th Maintenance Group, assigned to the Illinois Air National Guard, earned their seventh top mission capability rating for the U.S. Air Force’s KC-135 Stratotanker fleet and now aims for greater heights by implementing the Air Force’s Agile Combat Employment program.
Feb. 28, 2023 Illinois Air Guard Unit Expands Capabilities Through ACE Exercise The 126th Operations Group, located at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, deployed 44 personnel to Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia, Feb. 6-10, 2023, for Agile Combat Employment training to increase survivability while generating combat power.
Dec. 7, 2021 Illinois Air Guard unit earns 10th outstanding unit award The 126th Air Refueling Wing has been selected for this prestigious citation three times in a row and a sum of ten times.
Nov. 19, 2021 Airmen Take to the Sky for Understanding Airmen from the 126th Air Refueling Wing take off on a refueling flight to see the complete mission. This is the first orientation flight for 2021.
Dec. 1, 2020 126th ARW Inclement Weather Reporting Procedures This is a reminder of the reporting procedures personnel assigned or attached to the 126 Air Refueling Wing in the event of inclement weather. If Scott AFB determines that weather conditions pose a safety threat to its workers, a change in reporting time will be announced. Personnel can find out