141st Air Refueling Wing

The 141st Air Refueling Wing (141 ARW) is a unit of the Washington Air National Guard, stationed at Fairchild Air Force Base near Spokane, Washington. Originally established in 1956 as the 141st Fighter Group, the unit was later redesignated and transitioned to an air refueling mission in 1976, operating the KC-135 Stratotanker. Throughout its history, the 141 ARW has supported numerous operations, including Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom, providing aerial refueling and global mobility for U.S. and allied forces. The Wing continues to play a vital role in both state and federal missions, supporting national defense and disaster response efforts.