128th Air Refueling Wing (U.S. Air Force) Black Coffee Mug

The 128th Air Refueling Wing is a unit of the United States Air Force, falling under the jurisdiction of the Air Mobility Command. Based primarily at Westover Air Reserve Base in Massachusetts, the wing's mission focuses on air refueling operations, using specialized KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft to extend the range and capabilities of other U.S. military and allied aircraft. The 128th ARW also provides aerospace control alert forces as part of its mission in homeland defense. The unit's history dates back to World War II, with its current structure established in 1994 through the consolidation of several Massachusetts-based Air National Guard units.