171st Air Refueling Wing (U.S. Air Force) Color Changing Mug

The 171st 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 Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The primary mission of this wing is air refueling, enabling continuous combat operations by extending the range and endurance of U.S. military aircraft. This unit operates KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft, which are strategic airlift tankers known for their versatility in both transporting cargo and providing mid-air refueling to other military aircraft. The 171st Air Refueling Wing also provides support during natural disasters and humanitarian missions.