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  • 100th ARW refuels B-1B Lancer aircraft during Bomber Task Force mission

    The 100th Air Refueling Wing refueled a B-1B Lancer aircraft assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron during a Bomber Task Force mission over Europe Oct. 19. The Bomber Task Force Europe mission series requires a joint and coalition force to support strategic bomber deployments within the

  • 100th ARW refuels Romanian F-16s

    The 100th Air Refueling Wing conducted a refueling mission with Romanian air force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft over Romania Oct. 7. Training with allies enhances the collective security of the European continent, and refueling different aircraft improves the wing's ability to provide rapid air

  • 100th ARW refuels NATO E-3 Sentry aircraft

    The 100th Air Refueling Wing conducted a refueling mission with a NATO E-3 Sentry aircraft over Europe Aug. 19. Training with NATO forces enhances the collective security of the European continent, and refueling different aircraft improves the wing's ability to provide rapid air refueling support

  • Eyes of the Mildenhall Sky: Air Traffic Control

    U.S. Senior Airman Malcolm Blair, 100th Operation Support Squadron air traffic controller, communicates with an incoming KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, July 28th, 2021.

  • 100th ARW refuels German Tornado aircraft over Germany

    A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, refueled German air force Tornado aircraft over Germany Aug. 2. Conducting air refueling training with an ally like Germany improves readiness to respond to threats within the European

  • 100th ARW refuels U.S., Royal Moroccan Air Force F-16s

    A Royal Moroccan Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft approaches a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing to conduct air refueling over Morocco during Exercise African Lion 2021, June 18, 2021. Air refueling training strengthens defense capabilities

  • 100th Air Refueling Wing fuels F-35s over France

    The 100th Air Refueling Wing refueled F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, over France, May 30. The KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft extends the range of the fifth-generation fighter, enhancing the Air Force's global reach capability.

  • 100th ARW supports European stability

    The 100th Air Refueling Wing supported a Bomber Task Force mission over the North Sea March 3. A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 100th ARW, refueled a B-1B Lancer aircraft assigned to the 7th Bomb Wing, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, in support of European security efforts.

  • Refueling keeps Red Flag flying

    NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. – The Red Flag Tanker Task Force, with air mobility assets from three bases, descended on the Las Vegas skies three weeks ago in support the international training exercise, Red Flag-Nellis 18-1.The RFTTF consists of personnel, aircraft and equipment from McConnell Air