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[edit] List of USAF, Air Force Reserve and ANG Refueling Wings asssigneed to SAC

[edit] 19th Air Refueling Wing “On Wings We Conquer”

  • Redesignated on: 1 October 1983.
  • At: Robins AFB, GA.
  • Assigned to: Eighth Air Force, 42nd Air Division.
  • Equipment: KC-135s.
  • Changed equipment in: 1984 to EC-135s, KC-135s.
  • Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force on 16 June 1988.
  • Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force on 1 September 1991.
  • Changed equipment in: 1991 to EC-135s, KC-135s, EC-137s.
  • Reassigned to: Air Mobility Command, Fifteenth Air Force on 31 May 1992.

Redesignated an air refueling wing on 1 October. 1983, began worldwide aerial refueling missions for various operations and exercises, and supported the European Tanker Task Force. Flew aerial refueling missions supporting the rescue efforts in Grenada, 23-24 October. 1983. Beginning in 1984, provided two EC-135 aircraft and crews to support the United States Central Command's mission in Southwest Asia. With conversion to KC-135R aircraft, gained the additional missions of supporting the Pacific and Alaska Tanker Task Forces in Mar. 1988, and the Caribbean Tanker Task Force in Mar. 1990. Wing aircraft and crews set sixteen world aviation records in the “Time to Climb Event” on 19 November. 1988. Flew aerial refueling missions for the invasion of Panama, 18-2 1 December. 1989. Deployed KC/EC-135 aircraft and personnel to Southwest Asia, Aug. 1990-Mar. 1991, to provide aerial refueling.

[edit] 22nd Air Refueling Wing “We Lead”

  • Redesignated on: 1 October 1982.
  • At: March AFB, CA.
  • Assigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 12th Air Division.
  • Equipment: KC-135s, KC-10s.
  • Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 47th Air Division on 1 October 1985.
  • Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 14th Air Division on 23 January 1987.
  • Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force on 1 July 1988.
  • Changed equipment in: 1990 to KC-10s.
  • Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, Air Mobility Command on 31 May 1992.

Lost bombardment mission in 1982 and equipped with KC-135 and KC-10 aircraft. Thereafter, provided strategic Air refueling and airlift in support of worldwide USAF and other DOD operations and training exercises. Moved personnel and cargo in support of Chadian resistance to Libyan incursions in 1983 and conducted airlift and refueling missions during rescue of US nationals in Grenada, 1983. Provided specialized refueling support to SR-71 aircraft reconnaissance operations worldwide, c. 1985-1990, and to the F-117 stealth aircraft program, c. 1987-Supported F-117 deployments to Saudi Arabia and contributed aircraft and personnel to logistics efforts in support of the liberation of Kuwait, 1990-

[edit] 68th Air Refueling Wing

  • Activated on: 30 September 1986.
  • At: Seymour Johnson AFB, NC.
  • Assigned to: Eighth Air Force, 42nd Air Division.
  • Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force on 16 June 1988.
  • Equipment: KC-10s.
  • Inactivated in: 1991.

[edit] 100th Air Refueling Wing "Peace Through Strength"

  • Redesignated on: 30 September 1976.
  • At: Beale AFB, CA.
  • Assigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 14th Air Division.
  • Equipment: KC-135s.
  • Inactivated on: 15 March 1983.
  • Reactivated on: 1 February 1992.
  • At: RAF Mildenhall, England.
  • Assigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 14th Air Division.
  • Equipment: KC-135s.
  • Reassigned to: Third Air Force on 1 February 1992.

At Beale AFB, the wing provided KC-135Q refueling support to USAF strategic and tactical forces, worldwide, Sep 1976-Mar 1983, but transferred its resources to the 9th SRW and inactivated on 15 March 1983. R On 1 February 1992, the 100th became host unit at RAF Mildenhall where it deployed aircraft and managed the European Tanker Task Force.

On July 1 1976, 13 Air Guard refueling units were placed into the Strategic Air Command. This was the first time the massive bomber command integrated part-time units into its forces and mission. SAC also announced that Air Guard refueling units would begin to integrate a new craft into their inventories: a military version of the Boeing 707 airliner named the KC-135.

[edit] 101st Air Refueling Wing (Maine Air National Guard)

  • Assigned to SAC on: 1 July 1976.
  • At: Dow AFB, ME.
  • Equipment: KC-135s
  • Reassigned to:: Air Mobility Command, Fifteenth Air Force on 31 May 1992.

[edit] 108th Air Refueling Wing (New Jersey Air National Guard)

  • Activated on: 19 Oct 1991.
  • At: McGuire AFB, NJ.
  • Equipment: KC135Es.
  • Reassigned on: 31 May 1992.

The 108th received its first KC-135E Stratotanker on September 27, 1991. Yet, a scant 69 days later, on December 6, it flew its first refueling mission. Forty one days later, on January 16, 1992, it flew its first operational mission - a night, air refueling of an E-3B "Sentry" bound for the Persian Gulf. The 108th Air Refueling Wing did not have SAC approved deployment plans and had to be redeployed to the CONUS prior to Operation DESERT STORM and placed their tankers at other active duty and ANG bases to backfill for the deployed units.

[edit] 112th Air Refueling Wing (Pennsylvania Air National Guard)

[edit] 126th Air Refueling Wing (Illinois Air National Guard)

  • Assigned to SAC on: 1 July 1976.
  • At: Chicago O’Hare International Airport, IL.
  • Equipment: KC-97s, KC-135s.
  • Reassigned to: Air Mobility Command, Fifteenth Air Force on 31 May 1992.

The 126th Air Refueling Wing was composed of the 108th Air Refueling Squadron and the 145th Air Refueling Squadron from the Illinois ANG along with the 126th Air Refueling Squadron from the Wisconsin ANG.

[edit] 128th Air Refueling Wing (Wisconsin Air National Guard)

See Wisconsin National Guard

[edit] 134th Air Refueling Wing (Tennessee Air National Guard)

  • Assigned to SAC on: 1 July 1976.
  • At: McGee-Tyson ANG Base, TN.
  • Equipment: KC-97Ls
  • Reassigned on: . 31 May 1992.

[edit] 136th Air Refueling Wing (Texas Air National Guard)

[edit] 141st Air Refueling Wing (Washington Air National Guard)

  • Assigned to SAC on: 1 July 1976.
  • At: Geiger Field, WA.
  • Moved to: Fairchild AFB, WA.
  • Equipment: KC-135As.
  • Reassigned to: Air Mobility Command, Fifteenth Air Force on 31 May 1992.

[edit] 151st Air Refueling Wing (Utah Air National Guard)

  • Assigned to SAC on: 1 July 1976.
  • At: Salt Lake City IAP, UT.
  • Equipment: KC-97Ls.
  • Reassigned to: Air Mobility Command, Fifteenth Air Force on 31 May 1992.

[edit] 157th Air Refueling Wing (New Hampshire Air National Guard)

[edit] 160th Air Refueling Wing (Ohio Air National Guard)

See Ohio Air National Guard

[edit] 161st Air Refueling Wing (Arizona Air National Guard)

  • Assigned to SAC on: 1 July 1976.
  • At: Phoenix Sky Harbor IAP, AZ.
  • Equipment: KC-97Ls
  • Reassigned to: Air Mobility Command, Fifteenth Air Force on 31 May 1992

[edit] 168th Air Refueling Wing (Arizona Air National Guard)

  • Assigned to SAC on: 1 October 1986
  • At: Eielson AFB, AK.
  • Equipment: KC-135D/Es.
  • Reassigned to: Air Mobility Command, Fifteenth Air Force on 31 May 1992.

[edit] 170th Air Refueling Wing (New Jersey Air National Guard)

  • Assigned to SAC in: 1977.
  • At: McGuire Air Force Base, NJ.
  • Equipment: KC-135Es.
  • Reassigned to: Air Mobility Command, Fifteenth Air Force on 31 May 1992.

[edit] 171st Air Refueling Wing (Pennsylvania Air National Guard)

  • Assigned to SAC on: 1 July 1976.
  • At: Pittsburgh IAP, PA.
  • Equipment: KC-97Ls, KC-135As.
  • Reassigned to: Air Mobility Command, Fifteenth Air Force on 31 May 1992.

Conforming to the new policy of the Department of Defense, the Air National Guard began to play an even greater role in fulfilling total U.S. force requirements. An extensive reorganization of the National Guard system was accomplished. As a result of these actions, the 171st Aeromedical Airlift Wing was redesignated as the 171st Air Refueling Wing (ARW) in October of 1972, transitioning from the C-121G to the KC-97L. On July 1 1976, the Wing received notice of reassignment to the Strategic Air Command (SAC). A year later, the Wing transitioned to the KC-135A, a four-engine jet aircraft. This was a significant upgrade, increasing our air refueling capacity and expanding our global mission capability. In 1982, the ANG increased its mission capability through an interim program by retrofitting commercial Boeing 707 engines to their tankers redesignating the aircraft to the KC-135E. Just last year, the wing converted to the KC-135R enabling us even greater global reach and continuity in the Total Force.

Members of the 171 ARW volunteered for duty in Saudi Arabia in order to participate in air refueling missions for Operation Desert Shield. These operations were upgraded to a full federal activation in December 1990 through May 1991. During this period over 300 members of the unit were deployed throughout the world in numerous functions supporting both Desert Shield and Desert Storm. During this period the 171st ARW refueled nearly 3,000 allied aircraft while stationed near the Iraqi border in support of Operation Desert Storm. Maintaining a remarkable 100% mission effectiveness rate, the 171st flew 556 combat missions and offloaded 4.6 million gallons of fuel during the Gulf War. Beginning in 1991, the 112th Tactical Fighter Group became the 112th Air Refueling Group (ARG). The Strategic Air Command was deactivated in June of 1992 and the 171st ARW and the 112th ARG became a part of the Air Mobility Command (AMC).

[edit] 186th Air Refueling Wing (Mississippi Air National Guard)

  • Assigned to SAC on: 1 April 1992.
  • At: Key ANGB, MS.
  • Equipment: KC-135s.
  • Reassigned to: Air Mobility Command, Fifteenth Air Force on 31 May 1992.

[edit] 190th Air Refueling Wing (Kansas Air National Guard)

In 1990, the 190th Air Refueling Wing was the first unit to arrive at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia for service during Operation Desert Storm/Shield.

[edit] 301st Air Refueling Wing

  • Redesignated on: 16 June 1964.
  • At: Lockbourne AFB, OH.
  • Assigned to: Eighth Air Force, 801st Air Division.
  • Equipment: B-47s, EC-135s, KC-135s.
  • Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 817th Air Division on 15 March 1965.
  • Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 57th Air Division on 15 November 1965.
  • Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 40th Air Division on 2 July 1966.
  • Changed equipment in: 1966 to EC-135, KC-135s.
  • Changed equipment in: 1967 to KC-135s.
  • Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 42nd Air Division on 31 March 1970.
  • Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 40th Air Division on 1 July 1973.
  • Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 40th Air Division on 1 July 1975.
  • Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 42nd Air Division on 1 July 1975.
  • Inactivated on: 30 September 1979.
  • Reactivated on: 5 January 1988
  • At: Malstrom AFB, MT.
  • Assigned to: 4th Air Division.
  • Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force on 23 August 1988,
  • Assigned to: Fifteenth Air Force, 40th Air Division on 7 July 1989.
  • Reassigned to: Fifteenth Air Force on 14 June 1991
  • Equipment: KC-135s
  • Reassigned to: Air Mobility Command, Fifteenth Air Force on 31 May 1992

In addition, participated in the post attack command and control system from 3 March. 1965 to 30 June. 1966. From c. 9 June. to 8 October. 1972, most of the wing headquarters staff, all tactical aircraft and crews, and most of the maintenance personnel, plus support personnel in various categories, deployed in Southeast Asia, attached to other SAC organizations. A reduced wing headquarters remained in the United States to administer activities of the combat support group and hospital at Lockbourne AFB, Ohio. From 19 December. 1972 to 18 January 1973, the wing repeated previous deployed condition on a smaller scale, with deployed resources forming a provisional Air refueling squadron in the Philippines.

[edit] 305th Air Refueling Wing "Can Do"

  • Redesignated on: 1 January 1970
  • At: Grissom AFB, Indiana
  • Assigned to: Second Air Force, 42nd Air Division
  • Equipment: EC-135s, KC-135s
  • Reassigned to: Second Air Force, 40th Air Division on 1 July 1973
  • Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 40th Air Division on 1 January 1975
  • Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force, 42nd Air Division on 1 December 1982
  • Reassigned to: Eighth Air Force 16 June 1988
  • Reassigned to: Air Mobility Command,Fifteenth Air Force on 31 May 1992

The wing from Jan 1970 concentrated on air refueling and PACCS support. From the early 1970s, supported worldwide task forces by deploying tankers to Europe, Alaska, Greenland, and the Pacific. Provided air-refueling support to units involved in the invasion of Grenada (Oct 1983). From Aug 1990 to Jun 1991 deployed personnel and aircraft to provide refueling support for air operations to and in Southwest Asia. Wing also delivered food to the Kurds in Northern Iraq, Apr-May 1991. Lost its PACCS mission in May 1992.

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