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Mission: We continuously deliver worldwide Air Refueling, Disaster Response and Combat Support.

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121ARW-12 Jul

Crew chiefs with the 121st Air Refueling Wing clean up a KC-135 Stratotanker that just got back from the desert. (U.S. Air National Guard photos by Airman 1st Class Tiffany A. Emery)

U.S. Air Force
121ARW-11 Jul

Congratulations to our new photojournalist Airman 1st Class Tiffany Emery for her top shot! That’s some nice work accomplished during her seasoning days!

U.S. Air Force
121ARW-09 Jul

It takes teamwork to fly a KC-135 Stratotanker. 121st Air Refueling Wing pilots work together to get the job done! (U.S. Air National Guard photos by Airman 1st Class Tiffany A. Emery)

U.S. Air Force
121ARW-02 Jul

Air National Guard refueling Air National Guard! The 121st ARW refuels F-16 Fighting Falcons with the 158th FW, Vermont. (U.S. Air National Guard photos by Airman 1st Class Tiffany A. Emery)

U.S. Air Force
121ARW-29 Jun

Congratulations to Master Sgt. Kris Fausnaugh, 121st Maintenance Group, on your retirement. Thanks for your 32 years of service! Please contact us if you want an official portrait for your retirement.

U.S. Air Force
121ARW-28 Jun

Servicemembers don't just wear a camouflage uniform, many are carving paths as entrepreneurs. Master Sgt. Shaun Hansel, a finance superintendent with the 121st ARW, created Afixt, a magnetic sleeve for bottles. Check out the story in the comment section below. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Tiffany A Emery)

U.S. Air Force
121ARW-25 Jun

The 121st ARW honors its history with OHIO AIR GUARD script on one of our KC-135 Stratotankers. Check out the story by clicking the link in the comments section.

U.S. Air Force
121ARW-24 Jun

The Airman Safety Action Program (ASAP) is an identity-protected, self-reporting system for Airmen to identify unintentional errors, hazardous situations and hidden risks of activities falling outside existing reporting channels. The program has recently been expanded to include all disciplines of safety. http://www.safety.af.mil/Divisions/Aviation-Safety-Division/Proactive-Aviation-Safety/ASAP/

U.S. Air Force
121ARW-22 Jun

The 121st Air Refueling Wing dedicated one of its KC-135 Stratotankers to the city of Pickerington, Ohio. (U.S. Air National Guard photos by Airman 1st Class Tiffany A. Emery)

U.S. Air Force
121ARW-18 Jun

A KC-135 Stratotanker with the 121st ARW refuels an F-15E Strike Eagles with the 4th FW at Seymour Johnson AFB, NC. (U.S. Air National Guard photos by Airman 1st Class Tiffany A. Emery)

U.S. Air Force
121ARW-16 Jun

Did you know the Ohio History Center is a Blue Star Museum? Blue Star Museums is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and museums across America. Each summer since 2010, Blue Star Museums have offered free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve, from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Check out the link in the comments below to find participating museums around the nation.

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121ARW-14 Jun

After spending time in the desert, a KC-135 Stratotanker gets washed by crew chiefs from the 121st Air Refueling Wing. (U.S. Air National Guard photos by Airman 1st Class Tiffany A. Emery)

U.S. Air Force
121ARW-07 Jun

Airmen from the 121st Logistics Readiness Squadron inspect, package and transport cargo in a practice deployment exercise at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base. (U.S. Air National Guard photos by Airman 1st Class Tiffany A Emery)

U.S. Air Force
121ARW-04 Jun

A KC-135 Stratotanker with the 121st ARW refuels a C-17 Globemaster III with the 445th AW in the skies over Ohio. The 121st ARW continuously works with Air Force Reserve and Active components to accomplish the mission. (U.S. Air National Guard photos by Tiffany A. Emery)

U.S. Air Force
121ARW-03 Jun

The 121st ARW Honor Guard performed at Lockbourne's Memorial Day Parade and ceremony, which remembered fallen service members and celebrated the 75th anniversary of Lockbourne Air Force Base. (U.S. Air National Guard photos by Airman 1st Class Tiffany A Emery)

U.S. Air Force
121ARW-01 Jun

Did you know that free, confidential financial counseling is available to all National Guard service members? Lawrence Adeyeye, a certified financial planner with the Office of Financial Readiness can help with retirement, managing debt, tax preparation, home buying strategies and more. He can be reached at pfc.oh.ng@zeiders.com.

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121ARW-30 May

The 121st Air Refueling Wing welcomed third grade students from Avalon Elementary School in Columbus, Ohio. (U.S. Air National Guard photos by Staff Sgt. Wendy Kuhn and Airman 1st Class Tiffany A. Emery)

U.S. Air Force
121ARW-29 May

A 121st Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a C-5 Galaxy with the 436th Airlift Wing from Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. The 121st ARW continuously delivers worldwide air to air refueling, disaster response and combat support. (U.S. Air National Guard photos by Tiffany A. Emery)

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121ARW-28 May

May we never forget freedom isn't free.

U.S. Air Force
121ARW-25 May

Congratulations to Capt. Green with the 121st Air Refueling Wing for receiving Exceptional SARC 2018! Check out the story in the link in comments section.

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@121arw-06 Jan

Col. Dave Johnson receives the guidon of the 121st ARW from Col. James Camp, Assistant Adjutant General for Air, ON… https://t.co/KaoYTdPIfW

U.S. Air Force
@121arw-06 Jan

Lt. Col. Andy Powers received the Robert L. Boggs Leadership Award during the Wing staff meeting on Jan. 4, 2019. T… https://t.co/BBgU1AD8gc

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@121arw-05 Jan

U.S. Air Force Col. Mark Auer, commander of the 121st ARW, took his final flight Jan 3, 2019 at RANGB, Ohio. Col. A… https://t.co/Uo5jUlg2hn

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@121arw-17 Dec

O-H! https://t.co/7I9Jxwhmfe

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@121arw-08 Dec

Breakfast with Santa was a big success this morning. Thanks to Rickenbacker Military Families, Family Support and t… https://t.co/1xFmP3jW91

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@121arw-07 Nov

Thanks so much to our Ohio Congressional delegation for helping to bring a KC-135 flight simulator to Rickenbacker.… https://t.co/FMxSIAo3qV

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@121arw-02 Nov

Airman 1st Class Pace Branson, 121st Air Refueling Wing cyber transport specialist, performs the National Anthem at… https://t.co/PpWc13v0Or

U.S. Air Force
@121arw-13 Oct

Congratulations to our newest Chief! The 121st Security Forces Squadron held a promotion ceremony today for Chief M… https://t.co/UNBMicNWt9

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@121arw-05 Oct

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Staff Sgt. Chase Cockrell. Our thoughts and prayers a… https://t.co/EKi9Vr4pQU

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@121arw-18 Sep

RT @usairforce: Today we celebrate 71 years as the world's greatest #AIRPOWER! #Birthday #AFBDay https://t.co/VOY8ixMUlO

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@121arw-17 Sep

Goodbye, Raptors! We hate to see you go, but we love to watch you leave! F-22 Raptors of the 1st FW out of… https://t.co/qvohvrV4fe

U.S. Air Force
@121arw-11 Sep

Always ready, always there! The 121st ARW is providing a safe haven from hurricane Florence for F-22 Raptors from t… https://t.co/tF8k3mTOvB

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@121arw-10 Sep

The 121st Chaplain Team will be offering a seminar on Tuesday nights starting September 25th at 6:30 pm in the Redt… https://t.co/soD67ARLIC

U.S. Air Force
@121arw-22 Aug

How cute is our honorary #pilot for a day? We hosted 6-year-old Shane Sagraves for a fun-filled day. Story to come.… https://t.co/tagKlyRBmk

U.S. Air Force
@121arw-06 Aug

Checkout the @USNavy P-8A Poseidon that our KC-135 Stratotanker refueled! https://t.co/yzS0Wpb3MS

U.S. Air Force
@121arw-06 Aug

Congratulations Chief Master Sgt. Timothy Matyac, the distribution superintendent of the 121st Logistics Readiness… https://t.co/nirTotulRP

U.S. Air Force
@121arw-01 Aug

Double congratulations to Col. Scott Lerdon! He was promoted to a full bird colonel and operations group commander… https://t.co/4byOr8PINJ

U.S. Air Force
@121arw-03 Jul

Check out the @121ARW refueling F-16 Fighting Falcons with the 158th FW, Vermont. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by… https://t.co/zSn2iGv0do

U.S. Air Force
@121arw-02 Jul

@GoAirGuard Guard fueling Air National Guard. The 121st ARW refuels F-16 Fighting Falcons with the 158th FW. (U.S.… https://t.co/6iUftFiRHm

U.S. Air Force
@121arw-28 Jun

Service members don't just wear a uniform, many are entrepreneurs too. Master Sgt. Hansel with the 121st ARW creat… https://t.co/KbeiGoUO1Y

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