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

The 128th Air Refueling Wing is a unit of the United States Air Force. It falls under the jurisdiction of the Air Mobility Command and is stationed at the Air National Guard Base in Burlington, Massachusetts. Its primary mission involves conducting strategic aerial refueling operations using KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft to extend the operational range of other military jets. The wing also provides air defense for the New England region as part of its total force mission. It is composed of approximately 1,100 Airmen, both active duty and reservists. The unit's roots can be traced back to the Massachusetts National Guard's 128th Observation Squadron formed in 1923.