171st Air Refueling Wing (U.S. Air Force) White Coffee Mug

The 171st Air Refueling Wing is a unit of the United States Air Force, specifically part of the Air Mobility Command. Based primarily at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois, this wing operates Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft for strategic and tactical air refueling missions. Its role is crucial to the US military's global reach, as it enables extended-range operations by extending the flight duration of other aircraft. The 171st Air Refueling Wing also provides humanitarian support, search and rescue capabilities, and contributes to national defense readiness. It embodies the broader mission of the United States Air Force: to fly, fight, and win in air, space, and cyberspace.