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July 21, 2015
121st change of command

Col. Mark D. Auer assumed command of the 121st Air Refueling Wing from Col. Jim Jones, the previous wing commander, during a change of command ceremony at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base, Ohio, July 12, 2015.Col. Auer said he and his wife Nancy felt blessed to become part of the 121st team."We
July 13, 2015
121st hosts third Pilot for a Day

Airmen with the 121st Air Refueling Wing hosted Madalyn Charles, a 13-year-old from London, Ohio, as Pilot for a Day June 18, 2015."Today was our third Pilot for a Day event," said Capt. Cassandra Seward, the executive officer with the 121st ARW. "When Capt. Wonn and I decided to try it at our base,
July 11, 2015
121st participates in Red White and Boom

More than 30 Airmen and their families, with the 121st Air Refueling Wing, participated in a 20 year tradition of raising the flag during Red, White and Boom July 3 in downtown Columbus."I've been doing this for about 14 years total," said Master Sgt. Keith Koblitz, with the 121st ARW. "I find it
May 1, 2015
National Guard Bureau chief visits Ohio: 'The best part of my job is to go out and see the men and women that serve in the Guard'

Army Gen. Frank J. Grass, chief of the National Guard Bureau, was the guest speaker at the 2015 Ohio National Guard Association (ONGA) and Ohio National Guard Enlisted Association (ONGEA) Spring Dinner Dance, which is part of the annual ONGA/ONGEA conference, on April 25.Grass currently serves as
April 23, 2015
Operation Team Spirit improves efficiency, readiness

Members of the 121st Air Refueling Wing's Maintenance Squadron and Maintenance Group here took part in inspections on a 121 ARW KC-135 Stratotanker during its programmed depot maintenance as part of Operation Team Spirit, Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., Mar. 2, 2015 - Mar. 4, 2015. The program allows
April 15, 2015
Civilian employers visit Rickenbacker

The Ohio National Guard (ONG) Central Joint Employer Event, hosting employers from around the state, was held at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base on April 9.The employers, nominated by the guardsmen that work for them, were invited to spend the day learning about Ohio National Guard missions and
April 14, 2015
Pilot for a Day program hosts Ian Straight

Airmen with the 121st Air Refueling Wing here hosted their pilot for a day program March 19, here.Ian Straight, a 12-year-old from Lancaster, Ohio, was chosen to participate in the pilot for a day program, a program that allows youth with chronic or life threatening illnesses the opportunity to
Feb. 10, 2015
A renewed focus on mentoring

One of the prevailing themes across the Wing in the recent Wing Climate Assessment Survey was in the area of mentoring. Members of the Wing want more mentoring and career development opportunities.Mentoring is quite simply a relationship in which a person with greater experience and wisdom guides
Jan. 22, 2015
World War II veteran receives medal over 70 years later

Over 70 years ago, Staff Sgt. Jesse Reese earned a Distinguished Flying Cross for his actions in World War II. Today he received it during a ceremony held at the St. Joseph Family Life Center in Dover, Ohio.Reese was a Tail Gunner assigned to the 337th Bombardment Squadron, 96th Bombardment group,
Jan. 8, 2015
Refueling wing supervisor recognized for resiliency, leadership

She leads and mentors 24 Airmen, oversees supply issues and is the interim Traffic Management Superintendent, but leaders at the 121st Air Refueling Wing here singled out Senior Master Sgt. Julie Murray for more.Murray - Material Management Flight Chief in the Logistics Readiness Squadron - recently

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