Dec. 4, 2016 Staff Sgt Jason Patton Named 2016 Outstanding Cyber Operator An Illinois Air National Guard airman here has been selected to receive the 2016 Information Dominance Award in the Air Force Outstanding Cyber Operations - Non-Commissioned Officer Category.Staff Sgt. Jason A. Patton, a Systems Administrator with the 126th Communications Flight, recently received
Dec. 4, 2016 Black Letter Flight a First for the 126th Air Refueling Wing Members of the 126th Air Refueling Wing Maintenance Squadron and 906th Air Refueling Squadron will fly a KC-135 in a black letter initial status tomorrow for the first time in both squadron's history.A black letter flight occurs when an aircraft flies with zero discrepancies. This is rarely achieved
April 28, 2016 906 ARS Holds Memorial Service for Fallen Warrior The 906th Air Refueling Squadron remembered a fallen comrade at a memorial service held here Wednesday.Capt. Brandon Cyr, a pilot assigned to the squadron, was killed in a plane crash in Kandahar, Afghanistan, on April 27, 2013, along with three other crew members.Lt. Col. Donald Landgrebe,
March 14, 2016 126th Civil Engineers receive training in Israel The 126th Civil Engineer Squadron helped the Israeli Air Force prepare for upcoming exercise, Juniper Cobra, during a deployment from Oct. 26 through Nov. 7, 2015 to Hatzor Air Base, Israel. Lt. Col. Marc Eccher, commander of the 126th Civil Engineer Squadron, commanded the 34 member team.Juniper
Oct. 6, 2014 126th Air Refueling Wing presented its sixth Air Force Outstanding Unit Award The 126th Air Refueling Wing, assigned to the Illinois Air National Guard, received the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA) on Oct. 4, 2014, from the Adjutant General of the Illinois National Guard, Army Maj. Gen. Daniel Krumrei, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill.The AFOUA is awarded to only a
July 7, 2014 The 126th Air Refueling Wing supports the global strike mission The U. S. Strategic Command's global strike mission relies on the Illinois Air National Guard's 126th Air Refueling Wing for its regular execution.The wing supports STRATCOM's global strike and strategic deterrence missions with aerial refueling, said Navy Adm. Cecil D. Haney, STRATCOM commander, in
July 3, 2014 CHAPLAINS HELPING IN JAPAN Members of the 126th Chaplains Office assisted the U.S. Navy clergy at Naval Air Field Atsugi, Japan, for two weeks.An Illinois Air National Guard chaplain and a chaplain assistant performed their annual training during the month of June with the sister service while filling in for chapel staff
July 3, 2014 MEDICAL GROUP TRIANING An Illinois Air National Guard unit provided two weeks of medical assistance during their annual training to an overseas U.S. Navy base.The 126th Medical Group spent two weeks in Japan during the month of June supporting the Basic Health Center, Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi."This was a great
June 4, 2014 Being there for your Wingman named June’s focus The 126th Air Refueling Wing will host its annual Wing Stand Down Day the Friday of June drill.This year, Airmen will spend about an hour watching a televised video featuring select offices and program managers around the 126 ARW. This will be followed by small-group discussions hosted by