128th Air Refueling Wing

The 128th Air Refueling Wing (128 ARW) is a unit of the Wisconsin Air National Guard, headquartered at General Mitchell Air National Guard Base in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Originally established in 1947 as the 128th Fighter Group, the unit has undergone several redesignations and mission changes, transitioning to air refueling operations in 1961. The wing operates the KC-135R Stratotanker, providing essential aerial refueling support to U.S. and allied aircraft worldwide. Throughout its history, the 128th ARW has participated in major operations such as Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom, demonstrating a longstanding commitment to both national defense and humanitarian missions.