916th Air Refueling Wing

The 916th Air Refueling Wing (916 ARW) is a unit of the United States Air Force Reserve Command, stationed at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. Activated in 1963 as the 916th Troop Carrier Group, it transitioned to air refueling missions in 1986, receiving KC-135 Stratotankers. The wing has supported numerous operations, including Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom, providing critical aerial refueling to U.S. and allied aircraft worldwide. In recent years, the 916th has begun transitioning to the modern KC-46A Pegasus, enhancing its global reach and operational capabilities.