121 ARW

121 Air Refueling Wing, Ohio Air National Guard. Follow us to see what's happening around Rickenbacker! (Retweets/Favorites/Follows ≠ endorsement)

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Announcement of Upcoming Community Involvement Plan - Your Feedback Matters! To ensure that the Community Involvement Plan reflects the needs and priorities of your community, we invite you to share your valuable insights through a brief survey. https://t.co/8Dfu4YogHn

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We will never forget.

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Semper Omnia - All Things at All Times

The mission must go on no matter the weather.

🎥 by Senior Master Sgt. Ralph Branson

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A good year for the 121st ARW Public Affairs shop! 2 pics out of 4 🙌🇺🇸📸

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𝐕𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: Help us pick the 2025 #GuardPic winner by voting in the poll below for your favorite image.

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A celebration!
- of 35 years of faithful service to the state and nation.
- of a journey from enlisted Airman to command pilot and deputy wing commander.
- of 28 years flying the KC-135 Stratotanker, including 85 combat sorties.
- 0f Col Barb Bartch on her fini flight.

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Allies united above the clouds 🤝🌅

Airmen from the 121 ARW conducted a simulated nighttime air-to-air refueling with Royal Moroccan Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons during African Lion 2025 in Marrakesh, Morocco.

🎥 by Airman Samir Harris
Footage from SSgt. Jacob Wongwai

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Vote for your favorite!!!

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𝐕𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: Help us pick this quarter's #GuardPic winner by voting in the poll below for your favorite image.

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Congratulations!

Introducing the wing’s Outstanding Airmen of the Year:

Airman: SrA Maura Fischer, MDG
NCO: SSgt Quinn Dugan, SFS
SNCO: MSgt Sean White, SFS
First Sgt: MSgt Andrew Jenkins, MXS
CGO: Capt Thomas Wharton, OSS

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Strong families make for resilient Airmen!

The wing gathered recently for a holiday party, some well-deserved time together after a busy year safeguarding liberty and security for Ohio and the US. Thank you to the Family Readiness program and the volunteers for the great event!

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Did you see last night's full moon? 🌕 It looked beautiful on our flight line!

📸 by Senior Master Sgt. Ralph Branson

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Senior Day!

We were happy to host a group of Hamilton Township High School seniors yesterday for a tour. They learned about our mission, Airmen, and KC-135 Stratotankers.

📸 by Senior Master Sgt. Ralph Branson

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Welcome to the team! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Congratulations to Olivia Hoyt, the newest member of the 121st Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs team. Retired U.S. Army Major Douglas Hoyt, also known as "Dad," swore in his daughter yesterday and presented her with a special gift.

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🔥 CBJ🤝Buckeyes🤝OHANG 🔥

📸 by Tech. Sgt. Mikayla Gibbs

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Congratulations to Capt. Gregory Lee, 121st Force Support Squadron, on his recent promotion. Family, friends, and coworkers gathered at a recent ceremony to celebrate the occasion.

📸 by Senior Master Sgt. Ralph Branson

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It’s #tankertuesday! One of our superpowers is facilitating global reach…anytime, anywhere.

📸 by Airman Abigail Branson

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All hands on deck! 🔧🧰🔨 It's #tankertuesday!

Recently, maintainers conducted an isochronal inspection on one of our KC-135's. These inspections require our maintainers to work together to ensure the jets are properly maintained and ready to fly!

📸 by TSgt Mikayla Gibbs

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Congratulations to Lt. Col. Albito Lopez, former commander of the 220th EIS, who was recently joined by his family, friends, and colleagues for a ceremony to celebrate his retirement. Lopez has led the busy 220th EIS since 2022.

📸 by SMSgt. Ralph Branson