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
Nov. 4, 2020 New ANG Command Chief Visits 126th Air Refueling Wing The new command chief master sergeant of the Air National Guard, in his first official visit, toured the Illinois Air National Guard wing at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, Oct. 27, 2020.
April 11, 2019 Air Guard Team Receives Navy Medical Training A team representing two states, and three Air National Guard wings, has come together for a training opportunity with the U.S. Navy.Members of the 126th Air Refueling Wing and the 183d Wing, both from the Illinois National Guard, and the 131st Bomb Wing, from the Missouri National Guard, are in
Sept. 8, 2018 126TH AIR REFUELING WING TRAINS WITH POLISH AIR FORCE In keeping with a quarter century precedent, the Illinois National Guard supported the Polish Air Force during the 2018 BALTOPS exercise in the Baltics from June 1-15.The 126th Air Refueling Wing, located at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, provided aerial refueling for Polish Air Force F-16s along