190th AREFW

The 190th Air Refueling Wing (190th AREFW) is a unit of the Kansas Air National Guard, stationed at Forbes Field Air National Guard Base in Topeka, Kansas. Established in 1962, the unit originally operated as a tactical reconnaissance wing before transitioning to an air refueling mission in 1978. Since then, the 190th AREFW has flown the KC-135 Stratotanker, providing vital aerial refueling support for U.S. and allied aircraft worldwide. The wing has participated in numerous operations, including Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom, earning recognition for its excellence and dedication to global mobility and airpower.