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We provide quality worldwide air refueling, airlift, support, logistics, intelligence, and medical services.

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The Wing held a Command Chief Change of Responsibility Ceremony this Tuesday. Chief Master Sgt. Aaron Davis passed the responsibility to Chief Master Sgt. Nathan Fallin. Congratulations!

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It's official: the 117th Air Refueling Wing has a new commander.
Congratulations, Col. Allen King!

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U.S. Air National Guard Col. Scott Grant, commander of the 117th Air Refueling Wing and installation commander of Sumpter Smith Joint National Guard Base was honored with a fini flight June 13, 2020. (U.S. Air National Guard video by: Tech. Sgt. Jim Bentley)

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CONGRATULATIONS to Colonel Grant! Today was his fini flight, marking his last time piloting a KC-135 Stratotanker. Col. Grant will retire from the Air National Guard and from his position as Sumpter Smith Joint National Guard Base commander this September.

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U.S. Air National Guard Col. Scott Grant, installation commander of Sumpter Smith JNGB, meets with Birmingham mayor Randall Woodfin to watch a KC-135 Stratotanker flyover. #ReadyAF #AirForceSalutes #AFFlyover #COVID19 #coronavirus https://t.co/aCb4EipuwU

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REPORT: A COVID-19 outbreak occurred after a choir practice in Skagit County, Wash.
https://t.co/nwbCRmL8XB

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An announcement from Colonel Scott Grant, installation commander of Sumpter Smith JNGB. #AFFlyover #AirForceSalutes #ReadyAF https://t.co/i9t14faji1

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Col. Scott Grant, Command Chief Master Sgt. Aaron Davis and Capt. Kamisha Smith watched Tuesday's flyover with the mayor of Birmingham, Randall Woodfin. #AFSalutes

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This Sunday, our airmen decontaminated Cherry Hill Healthcare Facility as part of a joint task force: https://t.co/JDJT260KnE

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U.S. Air National Guard Col. Scott Grant, Joint National Guard Base installation commander, presents an update on mission progress as service members adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic #ReadyAF https://t.co/K7D8I44LbO

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The 117th Air Refueling Wing has upgraded to HPCON-C, implementing the following changes:
-Increased social distancing.
-Increased use of personal protective equipment.
-Families: plan for potential limited access to supplies and services, and prolonged periods at home. #COVID19

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Critical homeland defense airmen at Sumpter Smith Joint National Guard Base undergo medical screening #readyAF #knowyourmil #COVID19

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March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Learn about traumatic brain injury and other invisible wounds at https://t.co/cUaZGpQyj1

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Congratulations to Nambia Tolliver on her promotion to the rank of Major!

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London Jones sings "the Star Spangled Banner" at the retirement ceremony of her aunt, Chief Master Sgt. Shawanda DeVaughn. (Courtesy asset)

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Have you received your W-2? All of our servicemembers are eligible to use Miltax to file their taxes for free: https://t.co/ZDg6cL6MEK

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Eddie Rickenbacker and James Meissner began their friendship during WWI where they served as flying aces in the “Hat in the Ring” squadron, circa 1918. #knowyourmil #TBT #throwbackthursday

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Check out the #NFCChampionship flyover from inside the KC135 of the 3 F-16s flying over the @49ers stadium. #afflyover #GoPackGo @packers #GoNiners

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Military Financial Advisor Lisa Gamble delivers a summary of tax changes in the Wing Auditorium at Sumpter Smith Air National Guard Base, January 25, 2020. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: Staff Sgt. Jim Bentley)

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Thank you Chief DeVaughn for 30-plus years of service! Congratulations on a great career!