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

Vision: As citizen Airmen, we continue the nation's militia tradition and embrace the Air Force core values.

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U.S. Air Force
121ARW-17 Apr

Congratulations to Chief Master Sgt. Timothy Day of the 220th Engineering Installation Squadron. Day earned the Major General Gregory Wayt Visionary Leadership Award for his work on the construction of the new U.S. Strategic Command headquarters building at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. This award is presented for demonstrated leadership to ONG service members who are in or above the grade of O4, CW3 or E7, however, Day is the first enlisted person to earn the award. Want to know more? Click the link to the full story in the comments below.

U.S. Air Force
121ARW-12 Apr

Inspection time! The 121st Maintenance Squadron is working hard to keep our planes and Airmen safe. (U.S. Air National Guard photos by Airman 1st Class Tiffany A. Emery)

U.S. Air Force
121ARW-10 Apr

Congratulations to Airman 1st Class Tiffany Emery, who was named the 2018 New Photographer of the Year for the Air National Guard. Check out some of the photographs from her winning portfolio!

U.S. Air Force
121ARW-10 Apr

Today is National Siblings Day. 121st ARW siblings Master Sgt. Chris Bower, 121st Maintenance Group, and Master Sgt. Shaun Bower, 121st Security Forces Squadron, have served together in the same unit for over 15 years. (Photo submitted) Have you ever had the opportunity to serve with your sibling?

U.S. Air Force
121ARW-07 Apr

Congratulations Major Joseph Baszynski! Baszynski is the new commander of the 121st Force Support Squadron. (U.S. Air National Guard photos by Airman 1st Class Tiffany A. Emery)

U.S. Air Force
121ARW-05 Apr

April is designated the Month of the Military Child, underscoring the important role military children play in the armed forces community. U.S. Air Force Maj. Matt Boyle, 121st Air Refueling Wing pilot, embraces his daughter upon arrival home from deployment at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Aug. 11, 2015, at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base, Ohio. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Ralph Branson/Released)

U.S. Air Force
121ARW-05 Apr

Honoring all Gold Star Spouses today. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. #GoldStarSpousesDay

U.S. Air Force
121ARW-03 Apr

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of U.S. Army Spc. Joseph P. Collette, who was killed in Afghanistan recently. Airmen of the 121st Air Refueling Wing honored him by standing in formation during his dignified transfer today at Rickenbacker International Airport.

U.S. Air Force
121ARW-22 Mar

"It's nice to show that we're not just support mission, we are the mission...we may be female and male on the ground, but in the air we're all just aviators." - Lt. Col. Barb Bartch For #WomensHistoryMonth, we are featuring Lt. Col. Barb Bartch, the 121st Air Refueling Wing's first female pilot. She became a pilot for the Air National Guard in 1998 and is now the Chief of Safety for the wing. The mission shown in this video was flown on #InternationalWomansDay . The nose art on the KC-135 Stratotanker piloted by Bartch depicts Fifinella, the mascot of the historic Women Airforce Service Pilots. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Ralph Branson)

U.S. Air Force
121ARW-08 Mar

What better way to spend #InternationalWomensDay than flying with Lt. Col. Barb Bartch, 121st Air Refueling Wing pilot, on a mission that refueled an F-16 Fighting Falcon flown by Lt. Col Alexis Scott, a pilot with the 177th Fighter Wing. The nose art on the KC-135 Stratotanker piloted by Bartch depicts Fifinella, the mascot of the historic Women Airforce Service Pilots. (U.S. Air National Guard photos by Senior MSgt. Ralph Branson) #WomensHistoryMonth #KnowYourMil

U.S. Air Force
121ARW-06 Mar

Commissioning opportunity! We are hiring a KC-135 Stratotanker mobility pilot. The closing date for this position is June 7, 2019. One of the requirements is a bachelor's degree from an accredited college. For more information: https://hr.ong.ohio.gov/Portals/0/121-1027%20KC-135R%20Mobility%20Pilot.pdf

U.S. Air Force
121ARW-03 Mar

Check out our Airman spotlight on Staff Sgt. James Noble from the 121st Civil Engineering Squadron! James has accomplished so much during his first enlistment. He has been deployed to Iraq, Cuba, Israel, and almost every state in the Continental U.S. And James is just getting started. He's working toward becoming an Air Force recruiter so he can pay-it-forward for all of the incredible opportunites that he's been given since joining the Ohio Air National Guard.

U.S. Air Force
121ARW-27 Feb

Air refueling doesn't happen without the hard work of our dedicated crew chiefs. Check out these action shots of Tech. Sgt. Brennen Johnson of the 121st Maintenance Group. (U.S. Air National Guard photos by Senior Master Sgt. Ralph Branson)

U.S. Air Force
121ARW-26 Feb

The 121st Air Refueling Wing recently held a groundbreaking ceremony at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base. Hangar 885 will receive a $13 million interior renovation which is scheduled for completion in May 2020. This historic building, originally intended for use by the Strategic Air Command to house medium-range bombers, was constructed in 1954 at a cost of $2 million. Upon completion, the renovated hangar will house the entire 121st Maintenance Group.

U.S. Air Force
121ARW-18 Feb

Happy President's Day!

U.S. Air Force
121ARW-04 Feb

Did you know our 121st Air Refueling Wing religious support team has an interesting capability for disaster support? Check out this video to learn more. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Senior Master Sgt. Ralph Branson)

U.S. Air Force
121ARW-01 Feb

Update! Due to weather, the 121ARW/CV has authorized Mission Essential Personnel Only for 01 FEB 2019. Contact the Command Post (x4468) w/ questions.

U.S. Air Force
121ARW-01 Feb

Due to weather conditions - RICKENBACKER ANGB IS ON DELAY UNTIL 1000L.

U.S. Air Force
@121arw-15 Jul

Congrats to our July Rickenbacker Spotlight Airman, Staff Sgt. Kyle Taylor. Taylor is a fuels distribution system o… https://t.co/KGkf3gqiVN

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

Retired Col. Ronald Albers, former 121st Air Refueling Wing pilot and Vice Wing Commander, passed away recently. Ou… https://t.co/GW4o0oZxTB

U.S. Air Force
@121arw-29 May

Tom Stevenson, son of Women Airforce Service Pilot Margaret Stevenson, holds the famous image, Pistol Packin Mama,… https://t.co/fBe7pVpyZW

U.S. Air Force
@121arw-29 May

The 121st ARW unveiled a memorial designed to pay tribute to the Women Airforce Service Pilots yesterday at Rickenb… https://t.co/9X0UgkkEQy

U.S. Air Force
@121arw-24 May

What does pure joy look like? Like these boys seeing their dad get home from Afghanistan! Welcome home to all our… https://t.co/XN5I8U1Ekx

U.S. Air Force
@121arw-23 May

Congratulations to Tristen Miller, who recently enlisted into the 121st ARW as a boom operator. He follows in the f… https://t.co/lhzXABnCdz

U.S. Air Force
@121arw-14 May

The 121st ARW welcomed U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown for a visit yesterday. He spoke with wing leadership and toured the… https://t.co/OhXoqoRrVM

U.S. Air Force
@121arw-05 May

Congrats to Lt. Col. Corey Wilson, 121st ARW pilot, who retired after 27 years of service. Brig. Gen. James Camp,… https://t.co/YnyKzBO6JA

U.S. Air Force
@121arw-24 Apr

Airmen of the 121st MG, prepare a turbofan engine for shipment April 23, 2019, at Rickenbacker ANGB, Ohio. The 121s… https://t.co/PQftbxXVkj

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

It's Earth Day! Don't forget to stop by building 875 and get your free #EarthDay water bottle. Luronnda Lane, 121s… https://t.co/zgH6ERGNhS

U.S. Air Force
@121arw-17 Apr

Congratulations to Chief Master Sgt. Timothy Day of the 220th EIS. He earned the MG Gregory Wayt Visionary Leadersh… https://t.co/1zKJaQaGEY

U.S. Air Force
@121arw-10 Apr

Congratulations to Airman 1st Class Tiffany Emery, who was named the 2018 New Photographer of the Year for the Air… https://t.co/0lFxjzqb3K

U.S. Air Force
@121arw-10 Apr

Today is National Siblings Day. 121st ARW siblings Master Sgt. Chris Bower, 121st MG, and Master Sgt. Shaun Bower,… https://t.co/P4fixlYcdE

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

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Spc. Joseph P. Collette, who was killed in Afghanista… https://t.co/Js63wZUcLj

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

"It's nice to show that we're not just support mission, we are the mission...we may be female and male on the groun… https://t.co/3J4xygsqAf

U.S. Air Force
@121arw-08 Mar

What better way to spend #InternationalWomensDay2019 than flying with Lt. Col. Barb Bartch, 121st ARW pilot, on a m… https://t.co/dJ6Ueqhgta

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

Commissioning opportunity! We are hiring a KC-135 Stratotanker mobility pilot. The closing date for this position… https://t.co/JCVGKRG3gr

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

RT @OHNationalGuard: Don't fall for the hoax! Rumors have going around that the @DeptVetAffairs is rating "100% disability" to service memb…

U.S. Air Force
@121arw-27 Feb

Air refueling doesn't happen without the hard work of our dedicated crew chiefs. Check out these action shots of Te… https://t.co/pfdpONrfHN

U.S. Air Force
@121arw-26 Feb

The 121st ARW recently held a groundbreaking ceremony at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base. Hangar 885 will rece… https://t.co/xAcKjNlfFc

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