Betsy Soutiere

The 384th Air Refueling Wing (384 ARW) traces its origins to World War II as the 384th Bombardment Group, flying B-17 Flying Fortresses in the European Theater. Reactivated during the Cold War, the unit was redesignated as the 384th Air Refueling Wing in 1978, operating KC-135 Stratotankers. Stationed at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, the 384 ARW provided critical air refueling support for U.S. and allied aircraft, enhancing global reach and strategic deterrence. The wing played a significant role in operations such as Desert Storm before its inactivation in 1994.