Use dmy dates date May 2011 Infobox military unit unit name 931stAirRefuelingGroup image File USAF 931stAirRefueling Group.png 200px caption 931stAirRefuelingGroup emblem dates 1963 present country United States allegiance branch United States Air Force type role size command structure current commander garrison McConnell Air Force Base , Kansas ceremonial chief colonel of the regiment nickname patron motto colors march mascot battles anniversaries The United States Air Force s 931stAirRefuelingGroup 931 ARG is a Air Force Reserve Command aerial refuelingairrefuelinggroup located at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas . It is an associate unit to the active duty 22d AirRefueling Wing and currently has about 485 personnel. The host unit and the 931st ARG share responsibilities for maintenance ... Stratotankers . History The 931stAirRefuelingGroup began its heritage in January 1963 as a troop carrier group, operating C 119 aircraft. Since then, the 931st has operated various aircraft to include ... 135 . The 931stAirRefuelingGroup, which included the 72d AirRefueling Squadron , was activated ... had performed an aerial refueling mission. The 931st was the third Air Force Reserve unit formed to provide airrefueling support for the Strategic Air Command SAC . Since becoming an airrefuelinggroup, The 931st accomplished several firsts during its relatively short history. On 1 October 1978 ... factsheet.asp?id 4279 931stRefuelingGroup Factsheet External links Empty section date October 2011 Portal United States Air Force US Air Force navbox USAF airrefueling units Category Airrefueling ... of the Air Force Reserve at Grissom AFB. Congress redesignated the 931st in September 1994 ... of being the first associate tanker unit in the Air Force. The 931st ARG began flying operations in May 1995, refueling the christened B 2, Spirit of Kansas. On 1 October 1995, the 18th AirRefueling Squadron activated and continued air operations for the group. The 18th was redesignated a super squadron ... more details
Infobox military unit unit name 112th AirRefuelingGroup image File 112th AirRefueling Group.png 250px caption 112th AirRefuelingGroup emblem dates 1949 1993 country United States allegiance branch United States Air Force type Group role Aerial Refueling size command structure Air National Guard Air Combat Command current commander garrison Pittsburgh International Airport , Pennsylvania ceremonial ... thumb T 33A 53 5224 See 350th Fighter Group for World War II lineage and history The 112th AirRefuelingGroup in an inactive United States Air Force unit, allocated to the Pennsylvania Air National Guard . It was last assigned to the Pittsburgh IAP Air Reserve Station , being inactivated on 1 October 1993. History In 1947, the PA ANG 112th Fighter Group was formed at Pittsburgh IAP Air Reserve Station Pittsburgh Airport , its origins being the World War II 350th Fighter Group as a component of Air Defense Command . The group operated various types of ADC interceptors until 1975, when it was re equipped with A 7D Corsair II s and became part of Tactical Air Command . In 1991, the 112th was re designated as an AirRefuelingGroup and became part of Strategic Air Command SAC . In June 1992 it was reassigned to Air Mobility Command upon the inactivation of SAC. The 112th ARG was inactivated ... positions. With the unit s inactivation, the 146th and 147th AirRefueling Squadrons were re assigned to the 171st AirRefueling Wing at Pittsburgh IAP Air Reserve Station . Components 146th AirRefueling Squadron last designation , 1947 1993 147th Fighter Interceptor Squadron last designation ... in Pennsylvania Category Airrefueling groups of the United States Air Force ... 112th Fighter Group, 1946 1952 112th Fighter Bomber Group, 1952 1955 112th Fighter Interceptor Group, 1955 1975 112th Tactical Fighter Group, 1975 1991 112th AirRefuelingGroup, 1991 1993 Assignments Operationally gained by Air Defense Command , 1947 1975 Tactical Air Command , 1975 1991 ... more details
ref History At one time this entry referred to the 170th AirRefuelingGroup, New Jersey Air National ... 1992 1993 Air National Guard Strategic Air Command 19?? 1992 Previous designations 170th Group 2007 present 170th AirRefuelingGroup 1977 1993 ref Rogers, B. 2006 . United States Air Force Unit Designations ... ref Global Readiness The Story Of The 170th ARG 1956 to 1986, 170th AirRefuelingGroup, McGuire ... regarding the 170th Group, Nebraska Air National Guard. This entry does not contain substantive information about the former 170th AirRefuelingGroup and is inaccurate. On 1 October 1993, the 170th AirRefuelingGroup NJANG consolidated with the 108th AirRefueling Wing. The 170th AirRefuelingGroup, including the 150th AirRefueling Squadron was established at Newark Airport, NJ, on 1 February 1956 and transferred to McGuire AFB in July 1965. The 108th welcomed the 150th AirRefueling Squadron s 37 years experience in airlift and airrefueling operations, and its 130,454 accident free flying ... present 238th Combat Training Squadron 2007 present 150th AirRefueling Squadron 1956 1993 Bases ... States Air National Guard Category Military units and formations in Nebraska Category Airrefueling ...Use dmy dates date May 2011 Infobox military unit unit name 170th Group image File USAF 170th Group.png 200px caption 170th Group emblem dates 19xx 1993 br 2007 present country United States allegiance branch United States Air Force Air National Guard type role size command structure current commander ... nickname patron motto colors march mascot battles anniversaries The United States Air Force s 170th AirRefuelingGroup was an aerial refueling unit located at McGuire AFB , New Jersey . It was deactivated in 1993 after being consolidated with the 108th AirRefueling Wing . It was reactivated in 2007 as the 170th Group at Offutt Air Force Base in order for the Nebraska Air National Guard to better align with USAF mission goals. It supports the 55th Wing . Mission The 170th Group provides training ... more details
Use dmy dates date May 2011 Infobox military unit unit name 160th AirRefuelingGroup image File USAF 160th AirRefueling Group.png 200px caption 160th AirRefuelingGroup emblem dates 1961 1993 country United States allegiance branch United States Air Force Air National Guard type Group role Aerial Refueling size command structure Air National Guard Air Mobility Command current commander garrison ... mascot battles anniversaries The United States Air Force s 160th AirRefuelingGroup was an aerial refueling unit located at Rickenbacker ANGB , Ohio . It was inactivated in 1993, after the post Cold War drawdown. Mission The primary mission of the 160th AirRefuelingGroup was aerial refueling, initially under the operational direction of the Tactical Air Command, followed by the Strategic Air Command ... County AFB and the AirRefueling Mission In 1961, the 145th was transferred to Clinton County AFB near Wilmington, Ohio. Its mission was changed to airrefueling and the 160th AirRefuelingGroup ... missions involved cargo and passenger movement. Origins The Ohio Air National Guard s 160th AirRefuelingGroup has its origin with the establishment of the 145th Air Transport Squadron at Akron Canton ... rotational mission flying from Rhein Main AB, Germany, providing airrefueling to U. S Air ... s invasion of Kuwait. Aircraft and volunteer aircrews were heavily involved in Air Bridge refueling ... December and the 160th became part of three Provisional AirRefueling Wings at Abu Dhabi, Dubai ... Refueling Squadron became part of the 121st AirRefueling Wing. Assignments Major Command Gaining ... 1975 1992 Air National Guard Tactical Air Command 1961 1975 Previous designations 160th AirRefuelingGroup 1961 1993 145th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron 1958 1961 145th Air Transport Squadron Medium AE 1956 1958 Squadrons assigned 145th AirRefueling Squadron 1961 1993 160th Civil Engineering Squadron ... Airrefueling groups of the United States Air Force Category Military units and formations in Ohio ... more details
1 July 1975 1 August 1992 30 September 1994 931stAirRefuelingGroup931st Troop Carrier later, 931 ... four Air Force Reserve Bases nationwide Units 434th Operations Group 72d AirRefueling Squadron KC 135R Blue tail stripe 74th AirRefueling Squadron KC 135R Red tail stripe 434th Operations Support Squadron ... TAW, however, remained as part of the Fifth Air Force Reserve Region. In 25 June 1969, the 931st Tactical Airlift Group was re designated as the 931st Tactical Air Support Group , it s 72d Tactical ... aircraft. The 931st TASG mission was charged with tactical air support. The group s C 119s being reassigned ... it was inactivated. The wing was redesignated as the 434th AirRefueling Wing in July 1987 and absorbing the personnel, equipment, and worldwide airrefueling mission of the inactivated 931stAirRefueling ... AirRefuelingGroup and assigned to the 434th as a second subordinate group, operating from Barksdale AFB , Louisiana. The group was reassigned to the 452d AirRefueling Wing at Barksdale AFB on 1 ..., 926 Tactical Fighter Group 1 January 1978 1 February 1984 927th AirRefuelingGroup 1 August 1992 ...Infobox military unit unit name 434th AirRefueling Wing image Image 434arw.jpg 250px caption 434th AirRefueling Wing Emblem dates since 1943 country United States allegiance branch United States Air ... thumb A KC 135R Stratotanker from the 434th AirRefueling Wing refuels an F 22A from the 1st Fighter Wing, Langley AFB, Virginia The 434th AirRefueling Wing , 434 ARW is one of the key refueling units in the Air Force Reserve. The wing provides mid airrefueling with KC 135 Boeing KC 135R Stratotankers to long range bombers, fighters, and cargo aircraft. The 434th AirRefueling Wing holds the record ... The mission of the 434th AirRefueling Wing is to develop and maintain the operational capability .... The 434th AirRefueling Wing regularly participates in exercises and front line operations ... forces. In addition to being a self contained combat ready unit, the 434th AirRefueling Wing also ... more details
1972 br 1 October 1995 Present country United States allegiance branch United States Air Force type Aerial refueling role size command structure Air Force Reserve Command br Fourth Air Force br 507th AirRefueling Wing br 931stAirRefuelingGroup current commander garrison McConnell Air Force ... Unit ribbon.svg 75 px Air Force Outstanding Unit Award AFOUA battle honours The 18th AirRefueling Squadron 18 ARS is part of the 931stAirRefuelingGroup at McConnell Air Force Base , Kansas . It operates the KC 135 Stratotanker aircraft, conducting aerial refueling missions. Mission Empty ... 1972 463d Tactical Airlift Wing 1972 931stAirRefuelingGroup 1995 Present col end Stations ref name ...Infobox Military Unit unit name 18th AirRefueling Squadron image File 18th AirRefueling Squadron.jpg 200 px caption 18th AirRefueling Squadron Patch dates 11 December 1940 31 July 1945 br 1 August 1948 ... provided tactical airlift training for US and subsequently Vietnam Air Force South Vietnamese pilots and crews from, 1969 1972. This unit has flown worldwide airrefueling missions since 1995 ... 18th Troop Carrier Squadron 1966 1969 18th Tactical Airlift Training Squadron 1969 1994 18th AirRefueling ... afhra.maxwell.af.mil rso squadrons flights pages 0018ars.html AFHRA 18th AirRefueling Squadron History ... Airrefueling squadrons of the United States Air Force AirRefueling 0018 Category Military units ... Carrier Group 1940 1945 5700th Composite Wing 1948 1949 64th Troop Carrier Group 1952 1954 Tactical Air Command 1961 1962 64th Troop Carrier Wing 1962 1963 516th Troop Carrier Wing 1963 col break 314th ... India April June 1944 Ciampino Airfield , Italy 1944 1945 Operated From Istres Air Base , France 7 ... 1945 Albrook Air Force Base , Panama Canal Zone 1948 1949 Donaldson Air Force Base , South Carolina 1952 1954 Dyess Air Force Base , Texas 1962 1963 Sewart Air Force Base , Tennessee 1963 1965 Lockbourne Air Force Base , Ohio 1965 1967 Dyess Air Force Base , Texas 1969 1972 McConnell Air Force Base ... more details
Special Operations Group, 11 Feb 1963 1 Oct 1973 931stAirRefuelingGroup , 1 Jul 1978 434th AirRefueling ... Aerial refueling role size 8 KC 135R and approximately 50 Personnel command structure Air Force Reserve Command br 4th Air Force br 434th AirRefueling Wing br 434th Operations Group current commander ... 1992, the 434th AirRefueling Wing with its KC 135 s and the 930th Fighter Group with its Fairchild ...Infobox military unit unit name 72d AirRefueling Squadron image File 72d AirRefueling Sq.no.gif 200 px caption 72d AirRefueling Squadron Patch dates 9 February 1943 31 July 1946 br 1 August 1947 1 October ... of the 72d Troop Carrier Squadron. The 72d AirRefueling Squadron 72 ARS is part of the 434th AirRefueling .... Mission The 72d AirRefueling Squadron s primary mission is to provide Global Reach by force extending ... World War II The 72d AirRefueling Squadron originated as the 72nd Troop Carrier Squadron on 3 ..., group, and squadron were re designated as tactical air support units and were reequipped with U ... was inactivated and the 931stGroup and its squadron moved to Grissom AFB , IN. First reassigned to the 403rd ... Desert Storm On 18 May 1977 the squadron was re designated as the 72nd AirRefueling Squadron, Heavy ... AirRefueling Squadron on 1 July 1978. In July 1987 the 434th Tactical Fighter Wing was re designated as the 434th AirRefueling Wing of which the 72nd AirRefueling was a part. In 1990 the 72nd as part ... and the 434th Wing reorganized as the 434th AirRefueling Wing once again. Kosovo Present During ... the Global War on Terror ended in late 2003, the 72nd continues to provide worldwide airrefueling ... training from 1971 1973, and worldwide airrefueling missions since 1973. Personnel and aircraft deployed from the 72d to Saudi Arabia during the Gulf War , performing airrefueling duties for allied ... designated 72d AirRefueling Squadron, Heavy on 18 May 1977 Activated in the Reserve on 1 Jul 1978 Re designated 72d AirRefueling Squadron on 1 Feb 1992. ref name AFHRA 72 ARS Page Assignments 434th ... more details
civilian employees. 931stAirRefuelingGroup 931 ARG McConnell Air Force Base , Kansas 18th AirRefueling ... Group 507 OG 465th AirRefueling Squadron 465 ARS 507th Operations Support Flight 507 OSF 1st Aviation ... 507 AirRefuelingGroup on 1 April 1994 Redesignated 507 AirRefueling Wing on 1 October 1994 Redesignated 507 Wing on 15 March 1996 Redesignated 507 AirRefueling Wing on 1 August 1997. Assignments ...Infobox military unit unit name 507th AirRefueling Wing image Image 507 ARW.jpg 200px caption dates 5 October 1944 present country USA allegiance branch United States Air Force Air Force type Aerial Refueling ... aircraft on the parking apron at Tinker AFB The 507th AirRefueling Wing 507 ARW is a wing air force ... and supports Air Mobility Command s airlift and airrefueling requirements, United States Strategic ... eight KC 135R Stratotanker airrefueling aircraft and, as an associate unit, the FAA s British Aerospace ... airrefueling operations. From March 1996 to April 1997, the wing also controlled the 513th Air Control Group, the only Reserve organization flying the E 3 Airborne Warning and Control System ... the 137th Airlift Wing ANG to Tinker AFB and associate with the 507th AirRefueling Wing AFR . Associating ... realign the 939th AirRefueling Wing AFR by distributing the wing s KC 135R aircraft to the 507th AirRefueling Wing AFR , Tinker AFB, OK four aircraft and another installation. Operations and maintenance manpower for four aircraft from the 939th AirRefueling Wing would be realigned with the aircraft ... operationally effective due to their proximity to airrefueling missions. This recommendation would ... participation in the aerial refueling mission. Lineage Established as 507 Fighter Group on 5 October ... Group on 27 April 1953 Redesignated 507 Fighter GroupAir Defense on 20 June 1955 Activated on 18 August 1955 by redesignation of 534th Air Defense Group Discontinued, and inactivated, on 1 February ... 1982 452d AirRefueling Wing , 1 April 1994 Fourth Air Force , 15 April 1994 present Col end Components ... more details
Infobox military unit unit name 22d AirRefueling Wing image Image 22d AirRefueling Wing.png 250px caption 22d AirRefueling Wing shield dates since 1948 country United States allegiance branch United States Air Force type role Aerial Refueling size command structure Air Mobility Command current commander ... A KC 135R Stratotanker from the 22d AirRefueling Wing at McConnell AFB, Kansas refuels an F 22A Raptor from Edwards AFB, California The 22d AirRefueling Wing 22 ARW is a United States Air Force unit ... global reach by conducting airrefueling and airlift where and when needed. It is one of only three supertanker wings in the Air Force, with four Regular Air Force airrefueling squadrons, one Associate Air Force Reserve Command airrefueling squadron, and 63 KC 135 Stratotanker KC 135R Stratotanker ... s deterrent force during the Cold War . The 22d AirRefueling Wing is commanded by http www.mcconnell.af.mil ... refueling and airlift where and when needed, the 22 ARW is also the Operational Command Unit of the 931stAirRefuelingGroup , which is administratively assigned to the 507th AirRefueling Wing , Fourth Air Force , Air Force Reserve Command . The 931 ARG is the first Associate airrefueling unit in the Air ... ARW and the Air Mobility Command would operationally gain the 931st. The 931 ARG s flying unit, the 18th AirRefueling Squadron 18 ARS is also designated as a super squadron with 32 flight crews. This is twice the number of flight crews as found in a typical USAF airrefueling squadron. Subordinate organizations Col begin Col break width 50 22d Operations Group 22 OG 344th AirRefueling Squadron 344 ARS Black tail stripe, now white 349th AirRefueling Squadron 349 ARS Blue tail stripe, now white 350th AirRefueling Squadron 350 ARS Yellow tail stripe, now white 384th AirRefueling Squadron .... Ittrained for proficiency in global Military strategy strategic bombardment, adding airrefueling to its ... retired its B 52D aircraft and converted from a bombardment wing to an airrefueling wing. It was the first ... more details
Infobox military unit unit name 916th AirRefueling Squadron image File 916th AirRefueling Squadron.PNG 250px caption Emblem of the 916th AirRefueling Squadron dates 1958 1983 country United States allegiance branch United States Air Force type AirRefueling role Aerial Refueling size command structure current commander garrison ceremonial chief colonel of the regiment nickname patron motto colors march mascot battles anniversaries decorations The 916th AirRefueling Squadron is an inactive United States Air Force unit. It was last assigned to the 307th AirRefuelingGroup , stationed at Travis AFB , California . It was inactivated on 31 October 1983 Established on 1 September 1959 by Strategic Air Command at Travis AFB and equipped with KC 135 Stratotanker s. Mission was to provide airrefueling to the B 52 Stratofortress strategic bombers of its parent 5th Bombardment Wing and other USAF units as directed. Reassigned to the SAC 14th Air Division in 1968 when the 5th BMW moved to Minot AFB, North Dakota Reassigned to 47th Air Division on 31 March 1970 and reassigned back to 14th Air Division on 01 Apr 1972. On 01 July 1977 the 916th was assigned to the 307th AirRefuelingGroup . Inactivated on 31 Oct 1983 with the 307th ARG when SAC due to a force structure realignment. Consolidated with the 16th Bombardment Squadron , Very Heavy, on 19 September 1985 Department of the Air Force Directive DAF MPM 662q Dated 19 Sep 1985 References Portal box United States Air Force Military of the United States AFHRA Mauer, Mauer 1969 , Combat Squadrons of the Air Force, World War II, Air Force Historical Studies Office, Maxwell AFB, Alabama. ISBN 0 89201 097 5 USAF airrefueling units United States Air Force Strategic Air Command Category Airrefueling squadrons of the United States Air Force AirRefueling ... more details
Infobox Military Unit unit name 41st AirRefueling Squadron image File 41st AirRefueling Squadron SAC Emblem.png 250px caption Emblem of the 41st AirRefueling Squadron dates 1958 1993 country United States allegiance branch United States Air Force type AirRefueling role size command structure current commander garrison ceremonial chief colonel of the regiment nickname patron motto colors march mascot battles notable commanders anniversaries decorations battle honours The 41st AirRefueling Squadron is an inactive United States Air Force unit. It was last assigned to the 416th Operations Group , stationed at Griffiss AFB , New York . It was inactivated on 15 February 1993 Stationed at Griffiss AFB, the squadron provided airrefueling to Strategic Air Command and other tactical aircraft using KC 135 Stratotanker s 1966 1976 on a worldwide scale. It was assigned to the following units 4039th Strategic Wing , Established 5 August 1958 416th Bombardment Wing , 1 February 1963 1 September 1991 416th Operations Group , 1 September 1991 15 February 1993 On 19 Sep 1985 the 41st AirRefueling Squadron was consolidated with the 41st Bombardment Squadron , Very Heavy , a unit that was last active 27 Jun 1949. This action was directed by Department of the Air Force Letter DAF MPM 662q Attachment 1 Active Units , 19 Sep 1985. The Consolidated Unit will retain the Designation of 41st AirRefueling Squadron, Heavy References Portal box United States Air Force Military of the United States AFHRA Mauer, Mauer 1969 , Combat Squadrons of the Air Force, World War II, Air Force Historical Studies Office, Maxwell AFB, Alabama. ISBN 0 89201 097 5 External links USAF airrefueling units United States Air Force Strategic Air Command Category Airrefueling squadrons of the United States Air Force AirRefueling ... more details
Infobox military unit unit name 917th AirRefueling Squadron image File 917th AirRefueling Squadron SAC Emblem.png 250px caption Emblem of the 917th AirRefueling Squadron dates 1958 1994 country United States allegiance branch United States Air Force type AirRefueling role Aerial Refueling size command structure current commander garrison ceremonial chief colonel of the regiment nickname patron motto colors march mascot battles anniversaries decorations The 917th AirRefueling Squadron is an inactive United States Air Force unit. It was last assigned as a GSU Geographically Separated Unit as the aircraft remained at Dyess AFB, Texas, while the unit was assigned to the 43d Operations Group , stationed at Malmstrom AFB , Montana . It was inactivated on 1 July 1994 On 19 Sep 1985, The 917th AirRefueling Squadron was consolidated with the 617th Bombardment Squadron. Established on 1 May 1959 by Strategic Air Command at Biggs AFB, Texas and equipped with KC 135 Stratotanker s. Mission was to provide airrefueling to the B 52 Stratofortress strategic bombers of its parent 95th Bombardment Wing and other USAF units as directed. Reassigned to the SAC 96th Bombardment Wing 96th Strategic Aerospace later Bombardment Wing in 1965 at Dyess AFB, Texas with the closure of Biggs AFB. Remained at Dyess until 1993 when the squardrons KC 135A s were retired at Dyess. Reassigned to the 43d Operations Group at Malmstrom, inactivated in 1994 when Malmstrom s flightline was closed and the 43d ARW became a Air Mobility Command Airlift Wing at Pope AFB . References Portal box United States Air Force Military of the United States AFHRA Mauer, Mauer 1969 , Combat Squadrons of the Air Force, World War II, Air Force Historical Studies Office, Maxwell AFB, Alabama. ISBN 0 89201 097 5 USAF airrefueling units United States Air Force Strategic Air Command Category Airrefueling squadrons of the United States Air Force AirRefueling ... more details
Infobox military unit unit name 306th AirRefueling Squadron image File 306th AirRefueling Squadron SAC Patch.png 250px caption Emblem of the 306th AirRefueling Squadron dates 1951 1973 country United States allegiance branch United States Air Force type AirRefueling role Aerial Refueling size command structure current commander garrison ceremonial chief colonel of the regiment nickname patron motto colors march mascot battles anniversaries decorations The 306th AirRefueling Squadron is an inactive United States Air Force unit. It was last assigned to the 457th Operations Group , stationed at Altus AFB , Oklahoma . It was inactivated on 1 September 1994 The squadron performed airrefueling in support of USAF operations on a worldwide basis, flying the KC 97 and KC 135 Stratotanker. Units assigned 306th Bombardment Wing , 1 Sep 1950 31 Jun 1962, MacDill AFB , Florida 306th Bombardment Wing , 1 Jul 1962 30 Sep 1973, McCoy AFB , Florida 340th AirRefueling Wing , 1 Oct 1984 1 Sep 1991, Altus AFB , Oklahoma 457th Operations Group , 1 July 1993 1 October 1994 Altus AFB , Oklahoma Aircraft flown Active but un equipped 1 Sep 1950 Aug 1951 KC 97E Stratotanker , Aug 1951 31 Jun 1962 Also KC 97F G KC 135A Stratotanker , 1 Jul 1962 30 Sep 1973 1 Oct 1984 1 Sep 1991 Also KC 135Q KC 135R Stratotanker , 1 July 1993 1 October 1994 Altus AFB , Oklahoma File KC 97Es 306th ARS at MacDill AFB 1951.jpg thumb left 306th ARS KC 97Es at MacDill AFB in July 1951. References Portal box United States Air Force Military of the United States AFHRA Mauer, Mauer 1969 , Combat Squadrons of the Air Force, World War II, Air Force Historical Studies Office, Maxwell AFB, Alabama. ISBN 0 89201 097 5 USAF airrefueling units United States Air Force Strategic Air Command Category Airrefueling squadrons of the United States Air Force AirRefueling ... more details
Infobox military unit unit name 4505th AirRefueling Wing image File 4505th AirRefueling Wing.png 200px caption 4505th AirRefueling Wing emblem dates 1958 1963 country United States allegiance branch United States Air Force type AirRefueling role Combat Support size command structure garrison Langley AFB , Virginia nickname patron motto colors march mascot battles anniversaries The United States Air Force s 4505th AirRefueling Wing Tactical was an AirRefueling unit located at Langley AFB , Virginia . It was established on 1 Jul 1958 at Langley AFB , Virginia . The 4505th was the only aerial refueling wing in the Tactical Air Command structure. The wing flew the KB 50 J, a derivative of the B 50 Superfortress B 50 Nuclear weapon nuclear bomber. The 4505th AirRefueling Wing Tactical was deactivated on 8 Oct 1963. Assignments Major command Tactical Air Command 1 Jul 1958 &ndash 8 Oct 1963 Numbered Air Force 1 Jul 58 &ndash 8 Oct 63 Air division 1 Jul 58 &ndash 8 Oct 63 Previous designations 4505th AirRefueling Wing, Tactical 1 Jul 1958 &ndash 8 Oct 1963 Units 4440th Aircraft Delivery Group , 1 July 1961 8 October 1963 427th AirRefueling Squadron Robins AFB , Georgia U.S. state Georgia 1 Jul 1958 &ndash 8 Oct 1963 429th AirRefueling Squadron Langley AFB , Virginia 1 Jul 1958 &ndash 8 Oct 1963 431st AirRefueling Squadron Turner AFB , Georgia U.S. state Georgia 1 Jul 1958 &ndash 8 Oct 1963 622d AirRefueling Squadron England AFB , Louisiana 1 Jul 1958 &ndash 8 Oct 1963 References Reflist 4505th CAMS Langley AFB External links Portal United States Air Force http www.tactankers.com tactanker 4505.htm TACTankers.com 4505th Page Tactical Air Command USAF airrefueling units Use dmy dates date August 2010 Category Four Digit Wings of the United States Air Force AirRefueling 4505 Category Airrefueling wings of the United States Air Force AirRefueling 4505 ... more details
Infobox military unit unit name 924th AirRefueling Squadron image File 924th AirRefueling Squadron.PNG 250px caption Emblem of the 924th AirRefueling Squadron dates 1959 1994 country United States allegiance branch United States Air Force type AirRefueling role Aerial Refueling size command structure current commander garrison ceremonial chief colonel of the regiment nickname patron motto colors march mascot battles anniversaries decorations The 924th AirRefueling Squadron is an inactive United States Air Force unit. It was last assigned to the 93d Operations Group , stationed at Castle AFB , California . It was inactivated on 31 October 1994 The 924th ARS had the distinction of having Strategic Air Command s first all female airborne alert crew in 1982, appropriately named Fair Force One . Established on 1 July 1959 by Strategic Air Command at Castle AFB and assigned to the 93d Bombardment Wing . Equipped with KC 135 Stratotanker s mission was to provide airrefueling to the B 52 Stratofortress strategic bombers of its parent 92d BMW and other USAF units as directed. Deployed to Western Pacific region to support combat operations of deployed SAC units and tactical aircraft over Indochina during the Vietnam War , 1966 1972 deployed personnel and equipment to the Middle East in 1990 as part of Operation Desert Shield Gulf War Operation Desert Shield , and in 1991 for combat operations during Operation Desert Storm . Inactivated in 1994 as part of drawdown of United States strategic forces after the end of the Cold War . References Portal box United States Air Force Military of the United States AFHRA Mauer, Mauer 1969 , Combat Squadrons of the Air Force, World War II, Air Force Historical Studies Office, Maxwell AFB, Alabama. ISBN 0 89201 097 5 USAF airrefueling units United States Air Force Strategic Air Command Category Airrefueling squadrons of the United States Air Force AirRefueling ... more details
Infobox military unit unit name 71st AirRefueling Squadron image File 71st AirRefueling Squadron SAC Emblem.png 250px caption Emblem of the 71st AirRefueling Squadron dates 1955 1994 country United States allegiance branch United States Air Force type AirRefueling role Aerial Refueling size command structure current commander garrison ceremonial chief colonel of the regiment nickname patron motto colors march mascot battles anniversaries decorations The 71st AirRefueling Squadron is an inactive United States Air Force unit. It was last assigned to the 2d Bombardment Wing , stationed at Barksdale AFB , Louisiana . It was inactivated on 1 September 1991. Constituted as the 471st Bombardment ..., the 471st Bombardment Squadron was Consolidated with the 71st AirRefueling Squadron Medium . Established on 1 August 1955 as the 71st AirRefueling Squadron Strategic Fighter at Dow Air Force Base , Maine , Equipped with KC 97F Stratotanker s also KC 97Gs . Redesignated as the 71st AirRefueling Squadron, Medium on 15 December 1957, and as the 71st AirRefueling Squadron, Heavy on 1 March 1964 ... 334th Bombardment Group , Greenville AAB , South Carolina 16 July 1942 1 May 1944 Eighth Air Force ... 4060th AirRefueling Wing 4060th AirRefueling Wing, Medium , 8 March 1955 31 Jan 1960 4038th Strategic ... Air Force Military of the United States AFHRA Mauer, Mauer 1969 , Combat Squadrons of the Air Force, World War II, Air Force Historical Studies Office, Maxwell AFB, Alabama. ISBN 0 89201 097 5 71st AirRefueling Squadron Lineage & History See the AFD 091217 142 File in the FOIA section of the USAF Historical Research Center webpage USAF airrefueling units United States Air Force Strategic Air Command Category Airrefueling squadrons of the United States Air Force AirRefueling ... to the 334th Bombardment Group , located at Greenville AAB , South Carolina , as a B 25 aircrew replacement ... Streamers American Theater 1942 1944 Campaign Streamers None. Decorations Air Force Outstanding Unit ... more details
146th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 1975 1991 146th AirRefueling Squadron, 1991 Present Assignments 112th AirRefuelingGroup last designation , 1947 1991 171st AirRefueling Wing , 1993 Present Aircraft ...Infobox military unit unit name 146th AirRefueling Squadron image File 146tht AirRefueling Squadron emblem.png 250px caption 146th AirRefueling Squadron Emblem dates 1942 Present country United States allegiance branch United States Air Force type Squadron role AirRefueling size command structure Air National Guard Air Mobility Command current commander garrison Pittsburgh IAP Air Reserve Station ... mascot battles anniversaries The 146th AirRefueling Squadron is a United States Air Force unit assigned to the 171st AirRefueling Wing , Pennsylvania Air National Guard . It is stationed at Pittsburgh IAP Air Reserve Station , Pennsylvania. Overview The squadron flies the KC 135T Stratotanker and deploys ... 1945 and allocated to Pennsylvania Air National Guard , 1946, being re designated 146th Fighter Squadron . Assigned to 112th Fighter Group at Pittsburgh IAP Air Reserve Station Pittsburgh Airport and operationally gained by Air Defense Command , 1947 1975. Flew variety of interceptors and participated in ADC exercises and training. 112th FG reassigned to Tactical Air Command , 1975, re equipped with A 7D Corsair II ground support aircraft. Re designated 146th AirRefueling Squadron, 1991 ... AirRefueling Wing , remaining at Pittsburgh IAP Air Reserve Station . Lineage 146th Fighter Squadron ... External links USAF airrefueling units Air National Guard US Air Force navbox Use dmy dates date ... Military units and formations in Pennsylvania Category Airrefueling squadrons of the United States Air Force AirRefueling 0146 ... Air Force and engaged in combat in the North African Campaign and later based in Italy as part of the Mediterranean ... Airpower Journal. 1992 . US Air Force Air Power Directory. Aerospace Publishing London, UK. ISBN ... more details
Infobox military unit unit name 151st AirRefueling Wing image File 151st AirRefueling Wing.png 200px caption 151st AirRefueling Wing emblem dates 1952 Present country United States allegiance branch United States Air Force type AirRefueling role Combat Support size command structure Air National Guard current commander garrison Salt Lake City International Airport , Utah ceremonial chief nickname Salty Guard SLARCO motto colors march mascot battles anniversaries The United States Air Force s 151st AirRefueling Wing is a unit located at Salt Lake City International Airport , Utah . Mission The mission of the 151st AirRefueling Wing is to organize, train, and equip KC 135R aircraft and personnel to provide in flight refueling support in the Global Theater. History gallery File KC 135E Utah ANG at Cyprus 2002.JPEG A 151st ARW KC 135E in Cyprus , in 2002. File KC 135R 151st ARW Utah ANG ... United States Air Force Military of the United States http www.151arw.ang.af.mil 151st AirRefueling Wing Air National Guard US Air Force navbox Use dmy dates date August 2010 USAF airrefueling units Category Military units and formations of the United States Air National Guard Category Military units and formations in Utah Category Airrefueling wings of the United States Air Force 0151 ... Air National Guard Air Mobility Command 1992 Present Air National Guard Strategic Air Command 1976 1992 Air National Guard Military Airlift Command ??? 1976 Previous designations ref Rogers, B. 2006 . United States Air Force Unit Designations Since 1978. ISBN 1 85780 197 0 ref 151st AirRefueling Wing 1992 Present 151st AirRefuelingGroup 1976 1992 151st Military Airlift Group ??? 1976 151st Air Transport Group ??? ??? 151st Fighter Interceptor Group ??? ??? 151st Fighter Bomber Group ??? ??? Squadrons assigned 191st AirRefueling Squadron 1946 Present Bases stationed Salt Lake City International Airport , Utah ??? Present Aircraft Operated ref World Airpower Journal. 1992 . US Air Force Air ... more details
Infobox military unit unit name 19th AirRefueling Squadron image File 0019 AIRREFUELING SQUADRON OP .jpg caption 19th AirRefueling Squadron Patch dates 1942 1944 br 1956 1966 country United States allegiance branch United States Air Force Strategic Air Command type Aerial refueling role size command structure current commander James Brothers garrison Otis Air Force Base ceremonial chief colonel ... battles World War II notable commanders anniversaries decorations battle honours The 19th AirRefueling Squadron 19 ARS is an inactive unit of the United States Air Force . At the time of its inactivation, it was based at Otis Air Force Base . On 19 Sep 1985 the 19th AirRefueling Squadron, Medium ... kc97stratofreighter 19ars.html 19th AirRefueling Squadron http www.webcitation.org 5kjA0M4KL Archived 2009 10 22 Strategic Air Command US Air Force navbox USAF airrefueling units Use dmy dates date August 2010 Category Military units and formations in Massachusetts Category Airrefueling squadrons of the United States Air Force AirRefueling 0019 ... was directed by Department of the Air Force Letter DAF MPM 662q Attachment 2 Inactive Units , 19 Sep 1985. The Consolidated Unit will retain the Designation of 19th AirRefueling Squadron, Heavy Mission Empty section date July 2010 History Operations World War II Lineage 19th AirRefueling Squadron. Medium 1956 1966 19th Ferrying Squadron 1943 1944 19th Air Corps Ferrying Squadron 1942 1943 Assignments 3rd Ferrying Group 1942 1944 19th Bombardment Wing 1956 1960 379th Bombardment Wing 1956 Attached while receiving personnel and equipment 4050th AirRefueling Wing 1960 1961 4038th Strategic Wing 1961 1963 397th Bombardment Wing 1963 499th AirRefueling Wing 1963 1964 817th Air Division 1964 1966 Stations Romulus Army Airfield , 1942 1944 Homestead Air Force Base 1956 1960 Ben Guerir Air Base 1957 Lajes Air Base 1958 Otis Air Force Base 1960 1966 RAF Brize Norton 1963 RAF Fairford ... more details
the Designation of 301st AirRefueling Squadron, Heavy Assignments 29th Transport Group, 4 June 1 December ...Infobox military unit unit name 301st AirRefueling Squadron image File 301st AirRefueling Squadron SAC Patch.png 250px caption Emblem of the 301st AirRefueling Squadron dates 1949 1975 country United States allegiance branch United States Air Force type AirRefueling role Aerial Refueling size command ... colors march mascot battles anniversaries decorations The 301st AirRefueling Squadron is an inactive United States Air Force unit. It was last assigned to the 301st AirRefueling Wing , stationed at Lockbourne AFB , Ohio . It was inactivated on 31 December 1975. The squadron performed airrefueling ... Air Command airrefueling squadrons established in 1949 inactivated in 1962 with the phaseout of the propeller ... Transport Squadron Cargo& Mail and 301st Transport Squadron, Medium and the 301st AirRefueling ... 1944, and the Constituted as 301st AirRefueling Squadron, Heavy, Constituted as the 301st AirRefueling ... as 301st AirRefueling Squadron, Heavy, on 19 Jun 1973. Activated on 30 Sepyember 1973. Inactivated om 31 December 1975 The Consolidated Unit will retain the Designation of 301st AirRefueling Squadron, Heavy On 19 Sep 1985 the 301st AirRefueling Squadron was consolidated with the 301st Transport ... , Barksdale AFB , Louisiana , 15 Apr 1958 1 Jul 1962 301st AirRefueling Wing , Lockbourne AFB , Ohio ... II, Air Force Historical Studies Office, Maxwell AFB, Alabama. ISBN 0 89201 097 5 USAF airrefueling units United States Air Force Strategic Air Command Category Airrefueling squadrons of the United States Air Force AirRefueling ... the unit a wartime heritage, being an Air Transport Command airlift squadron, stationed at Sookerating ... , a unit that was disbanded on 09 Apr 1934 . Thia action was directed by Department of the Air Force ... 1962 Also KC 97G KC 135A Stratotanker , 1973 1975 References Portal box United States Air Force Military ... more details
Infobox military unit unit name 128th AirRefueling Wing image Image 128th AirRefueling Wing.png 200px caption 128th AirRefueling Wing emblem dates 1947 present country United States allegiance branch United States Air Force type Wing role Aerial Refueling size command structure current commander Colonel ... march mascot battles anniversaries File 128th Air Expeditionary Group Patch.png 200px thumb Emblem of the 128th Air Expeditionary Group Operation Enduring Freedom The United States Air Force s 128th AirRefueling Wing is an Air Mobility Command AMC gained unit of the Wisconsin Air National Guard located ... from the 128th AirRefueling Wing with a helmet reflection.jpg A KC 135 refuels an F 15 from the 94th ... refueling an E 3 Sentry over Europe.jpg A KC 135 refuels an E 3 Sentry in support of NATO operations over Germany File 081229 F 0000Z 001.jpg A KC135R from the 128th AirRefueling Wing and an F16 fighter from the 115th Fighter Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard fly in formation. gallery http www.128arw.ang.af.mil resources factsheets factsheet.asp?id 12787 128th AirRefueling Wing History Assignments Major Command Air National Guard Air Mobility Command 1992 present Air National Guard Strategic Air Command 1976 1992 Previous designations ref Rogers, B. 2006 . United States Air Force Unit Designations Since 1978. ISBN 1 85780 197 0 ref 128th AirRefueling Wing 1995 present 128th AirRefuelingGroup 1961 1995 128th Fighter Interceptor Wing 1950 1961 128th Fighter Group 1947 1950 Squadrons assigned 126th AirRefueling Squadron 128th Mission Support Group 128th Logistics Group 128th Maintenance ... States http www.128arw.ang.af.mil index.asp 128th AirRefueling Wing Wisconsin Air National Guard Air National Guard USAAF 8th Air Force UK USAAF 9th Air Force UK US Air Force navbox USAF airrefueling ... Air National Guard Category Military units and formations in Wisconsin Category Airrefueling wings ... . History gallery File US Air Force 011119 F 0756R 008 B 2 refueling.jpg A Kc 135 refuels a B 2 during ... more details
Infobox military unit unit name 905th AirRefueling Squadron image File 905 ARS.jpg 250px caption 905th AirRefueling Squadron Patch dates 7 September 1942 1 April 1944 br 12 October 1959 Present country United States allegiance branch United States Air Force type Aerial refueling role size command structure Air Mobility Command br 18th Air Force br 319th AirRefueling Wing br 319th Operations Group current commander garrison Grand Forks Air Force Base ceremonial chief colonel of the regiment nickname ... of Panama in, December 1989. It provided personnel and aircraft for airrefueling operations in Southwest ... on 1 Apr 1944 Consolidated 19 Sep 1985 with the 905th AirRefueling Squadron, Heavy Constituted, and activated, on 12 Oct 1959 Organized on 1 Feb 1960 Redesignated 905th AirRefueling Squadron on 1 Sep 1991. Assignments ref name AFHRA 905 ARS Page 346th Bombardment Group , 7 Sep 1942 1 Apr 1944 Strategic Air Command , 12 Oct 1959 4133d Strategic Wing , 1 Feb 1960 319th Bombardment Wing , 1 Feb 1963 319th Operations Group , 1 Sep 1991 305th Operations Group , 1 Jun 1992 43d Operations Group , 1 ... rso squadrons flights pages 0905ars.html AFHRA 905th AirRefueling Squadron History See also Portal United States Air Force USAF Air Mobility Command US Air Force navbox USAF airrefueling units Category Military units and formations in North Dakota Category Airrefueling squadrons of the United States Air Force AirRefueling 0905 ... Unit ribbon.svg 75 px Air Force Outstanding Unit Award AFOUA battle honours File 905th AirRefueling Squadron SAC Patch.png thumb 200px 905th ARS morale patch The 905th AirRefueling Squadron 905 ARS is part of the 319th AirRefueling Wing at Grand Forks Air Force Base , North Dakota . It operates the KC 135 Stratotanker aircraft conducting aerial refueling missions. History The squadron was replacement training unit from, November 1942 c. October 1943. It has flown global refueling sorties ... more details
Infobox Military Unit unit name 622d AirRefueling Squadron image File 622d AirRefueling Squadron Emblem.png 250px caption Emblem of the 622d AirRefueling Squadron dates 1955 1964 country United States allegiance branch United States Air Force type Aerial Refueling role size command structure current commander garrison ceremonial chief colonel of the regiment nickname patron motto colors march mascot battles notable commanders anniversaries decorations battle honours The 622d AirRefueling Squadron is an inactive United States Air Force unit. Its last was assigned to the 4440th Air Delivery Group, stationed at England Air Force Base , Louisiana . It was inactivated on 1 Apr 1964. History Established in 1955 by Tactical Air Command to provide dedicated in flight refueling, initially for F 100 Super Sabre s and later for other in flight refueling capable TAC fighter and fighter bombers. Initially equipped with transferred Strategic Air Command KB 29M Stratofortrresses that were converted to aerial tankers using a British developed hose refueling system. Re equipped with KB 50 Superfortress in 1955 which provided greater speed to refuel jet aircraft. KB 50s were modified about 1960 to KB 50J configuration which added a J 47 turbojet engine underneath each wing in place of the auxiliary fuel tanks to increase the speed of the aircraft. By 1963 aircraft were phased out due to age and being ... at Davis Monthan. Lineage Established as 622d AirRefueling Squadron on 1 Jul 1955 Activated on 18 Jul 1955 Inactivated on 1 Apr 1964 Assignments Eighteenth Air Force , 1 Jul 1955 4505th AirRefueling Wing , 1 Jul 1958 4440th Air Delivery Group, 8 Oct 1963 1 Apr 1964 Non Operational entire time ... , 1957 1963 References portal United States Air Force portal Military of the United States AFHRA reflist http www.tactankers.com TacTankers.com 622d AirRefueling Squadron Tactical Air Command Category Airrefueling squadrons of the United States Air Force AirRefueling 0622 ... more details
unsourced date October 2010 The United States Air Force s 105th AirRefueling Squadron 105 ARS is an aerial refueling unit that operates the Boeing KC 135 KC 135 Stratotanker at Air Force Base AFB . USAF airrefueling units United States Air Force Strategic Air Command Category Airrefueling squadrons of the United States Air Force AirRefueling USAF stub ... more details
Infobox military unit unit name 40th AirRefueling Squadron image File 40th AirRefueling Squadron.PNG 200px ref http newpreview.afnews.af.mil shared media document AFD 091217 167.pdf Air Force FOIA Electronic Reading Room 40th AirRefueling Squadron Lineage and Honors ref caption 40th AirRefueling Squadron emblem ref http newpreview.afnews.af.mil shared media document AFD 091217 167.pdf Air Force FOIA Electronic Reading Room 40th AirRefueling Squadron emblem ref dates 1942 1944 1952 1963 country United States allegiance branch United States Air Force type AirRefueling role Aerial Refueling size command structure Strategic Air Command SAC 40th Air Expeditionary Wing 40 SW current commander ... march mascot battles anniversaries decorations File Outstanding Unit ribbon.svg 75 px Air Force Outstanding Unit Award AFOUA The 40th AirRefueling Squadron is an inactive United States Air Force unit ... 091217 167.pdf Air Force FOIA Electronic Reading Room 40th AirRefueling Squadron Lineage and Honors ... in April 1944 when Second Air Force ended heavy bomber training. The squadron was reactivated in 1952 as a Strategic Air Command KC 97 Stratotanker squadron, providing airrefueling to USAF units. The squadron ... AirRefueling Squadron was consolidated with the 540th Bombardment Squadron , Heavy , a unit that was last active 01 Apr 1944. This action was directed by Department of the Air Force Letter DAF MPM ... of 40th AirRefueling Squadron, Heavy Lineage Constituted 540th Bombardment Squadron Heavy on 28 Oct 1942 Activated on 3 Nov 1942 Inactivated on 1 Apr 1944 Consolidated 19 Sep 1985 with 40th AirRefueling ..., Alabama. ISBN 0 89201 097 5 references USAF airrefueling units United States Air Force Strategic ... Airrefueling squadrons of the United States Air Force AirRefueling 0040 .... Assignments 383d Bombardment Group , 3 Nov 1942 1 Apr 1944 40th Bombardment Wing , 8 Jul 1952 310th ... Salt Lake City Army Air Base , Utah , 3 Nov 1942 Rapid City Army Air Base , South Dakota , 12 Nov ... more details
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