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434th Air Refueling Wing

U.S. Air Force

The 434th Air Refueling Wing is a unit of the United States Air Force stationed at Grissom Air Reserve Base in Indiana. The wing plays a key role in air refueling operations, providing support to military aircraft both domestically and internationally. With a fleet of KC-135 aircraft, the 434th ARW is able to extend the range and endurance of fighter jets, bombers, and other aircraft during missions. The wing also supports aeromedical evacuation and humanitarian missions, contributing to global stability and security.

939th Air Refueling Wing

U.S. Air Force

The 939th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) was a unit of the United States Air Force Reserve Command, originally activated in 1963 as the 939th Troop Carrier Group. Over the decades, it underwent several redesignations, adapting from tactical airlift to air refueling missions. Stationed at Portland Air Reserve Station, Oregon, the wing operated the KC-135 Stratotanker, providing critical aerial refueling support for U.S. and allied aircraft. The 939th ARW played a vital role in both training and operational deployments until its inactivation in 2008 as part of Air Force restructuring.