108th Air Refuling Wing

The 108th Air Refueling Wing (108th ARW), part of the New Jersey Air National Guard, traces its origins to the 108th Fighter Group activated in 1956. Initially flying fighter aircraft, the unit transitioned to an air refueling mission in 1993, operating the KC-135 Stratotanker to support global air mobility and combat operations. The 108th ARW has participated in numerous operations, including Operation Desert Storm, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom, providing vital aerial refueling and support to U.S. and allied forces worldwide. Headquartered at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, the wing continues to play a crucial role in both national defense and humanitarian missions.