Story by Senior Master Sgt. Brian Ellison | 126th Air Refueling Wing | 08.01.2025
From nose art to signatures, the 126th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron is building a lasting tribute to the Airmen who keep its jets mission-ready....
Story by Senior Master Sgt. Ken Stephens | 126th Air Refueling Wing | 02.28.2023
The 126th Operations Group, located at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, deployed 44 personnel to Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia, Feb. 6-10, 2023, for Agile Combat Employment training to increase survivability while generating combat power....
Story by Master Sgt. Ken Stephens | 126th Air Refueling Wing | 06.02.2018
126th Air Refueling Wing Day was recognized with a proclamation by Governor Bruce Rauner and Congressman Mike Bost during a southern Illinois ceremony today....
Story by 1st Lt. Krista McDonald | 126th Air Refueling Wing | 09.14.2017
Heritage. Camaraderie. Competition. These are the driving forces that keep the annual Air National Guard softball tournament alive after 51 years....
Story by Master Sgt. Ken Stephens | 126th Air Refueling Wing | 02.28.2017
On behalf of Colonel Peter Nezamis and myself, congratulations to the following individuals who were selected as the Wing's Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2017. Pass along both congratulations and good luck to these individuals as they will represent our Wing at the state level competition during the January Unit Training Assembly at Illinois National Guard Headquarters, Springfield,......
Story by Staff Sgt. Andrew Kleiser | 126th Air Refueling Wing | 12.21.2016
Toy drives are quite common during this time of year. After all, this is the time for giving. But, the real story is what inspired and motivated these toy drives....
Story by Senior Airman Elise Stout | 126th Air Refueling Wing | 04.27.2015
Members of the Illinois Air and Army National Guard, Air Force, and Air Force Reserves came together Monday, April 27, 2015 at the Mid-America Readiness Center outside of Scott Air Force Base, Ill., to learn healthy eating habits from Operation Homefront....
Story by Senior Airman Andrew Kleiser | 126th Air Refueling Wing | 02.24.2015
Weekend warriors... a name that is often used to describe individuals serving in the National Guard. These soldiers and airmen show up for duty one weekend per month to train and do their jobs in case they’re called to active duty. But, what do these airmen do the rest of the month?...
