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92nd Air Refueling Wing

U.S. Air Force

The 92nd Air Refueling Wing (92 ARW), based at Fairchild Air Force Base in Washington, traces its origins to World War II as the 92nd Bombardment Group, flying B-17 Flying Fortresses over Europe. Reactivated during the Cold War, the unit transitioned to Strategic Air Command, operating B-29 and later B-36 and B-52 bombers. In 1994, the wing shifted to its current primary mission of air refueling, employing the KC-135 Stratotanker to support global air operations. Today, the 92nd ARW provides vital aerial refueling, airlift, and support capabilities for U.S. and allied forces worldwide.

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Established in 1947: The 92nd Air Refueling Wing (ARW) traces its origins to the 92nd Bombardment Wing, activated at Spokane Army Air Field (now Fairchild AFB), Washington, in November 1947.
Cold War Alert Role: During the Cold War, the wing maintained a constant nuclear alert status, ready to launch B-52 Stratofortress bombers at a moment’s notice as part of the U.S. nuclear deterrent.
Operation Chrome Dome: The 92nd participated in Operation Chrome Dome, where B-52s flew continuous airborne alert missions armed with nuclear weapons, circling the Arctic regions.
Strategic Air Command: For decades, the 92nd was a key element of Strategic Air Command (SAC), which managed America’s strategic bombers and intercontinental ballistic missiles.
Korean War Deployments: Aircrews from the 92nd flew combat missions over Korea, supporting United Nations operations during the early 1950s.
Transition to Air Refueling: In 1994, the unit transitioned from a bomber wing to an air refueling wing, operating the KC-135 Stratotanker and providing vital aerial refueling support.
Operation Allied Force: The 92nd ARW supported NATO operations in Kosovo, providing around-the-clock aerial refueling for U.S. and allied aircraft during 1999.
Global War on Terrorism: Following 9/11, the 92nd has continuously deployed aircraft and personnel in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.
Fairchild Air Force Base: The wing has been headquartered at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, since 1947, making it one of the oldest continuously operating units at the same installation.
Operation Homefront: The 92nd ARW has a proud tradition of community involvement, notably responding to the 2015 Washington wildfires by providing support to firefighters and evacuees.

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92nd Air Refueling Wing

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Doug Colton

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Robert Walts

U.S. Air Force · 1969 - 1974

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Paul J Splonski

U.S. Air Force · 1970 - 1976

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Adam Peters

U.S. Air Force Veteran · 2007 - 2010

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Established in 1947: The 92nd Air Refueling Wing (ARW) traces its origins to the 92nd Bombardment Wing, activated at Spokane Army Air Field (now Fairchild AFB), Washington, in November 1947.
Cold War Alert Role: During the Cold War, the wing maintained a constant nuclear alert status, ready to launch B-52 Stratofortress bombers at a moment’s notice as part of the U.S. nuclear deterrent.
Operation Chrome Dome: The 92nd participated in Operation Chrome Dome, where B-52s flew continuous airborne alert missions armed with nuclear weapons, circling the Arctic regions.
Strategic Air Command: For decades, the 92nd was a key element of Strategic Air Command (SAC), which managed America’s strategic bombers and intercontinental ballistic missiles.
Korean War Deployments: Aircrews from the 92nd flew combat missions over Korea, supporting United Nations operations during the early 1950s.
Transition to Air Refueling: In 1994, the unit transitioned from a bomber wing to an air refueling wing, operating the KC-135 Stratotanker and providing vital aerial refueling support.
Operation Allied Force: The 92nd ARW supported NATO operations in Kosovo, providing around-the-clock aerial refueling for U.S. and allied aircraft during 1999.
Global War on Terrorism: Following 9/11, the 92nd has continuously deployed aircraft and personnel in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.
Fairchild Air Force Base: The wing has been headquartered at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, since 1947, making it one of the oldest continuously operating units at the same installation.
Operation Homefront: The 92nd ARW has a proud tradition of community involvement, notably responding to the 2015 Washington wildfires by providing support to firefighters and evacuees.