157th Air Refueling Wing
The United States Air Force's 157th Air Refueling Wing is an aerial refueling unit of the New Hampshire Air National Guard located at Pease ANGB, New Hampshire. They fly the KC-135R Stratotanker.
Mission
- Federal Government: Staff, equip and train combat flying and combat support units to augment the Air Force.
- State Government: Provide units trained and equipped to protect life and property and to preserve peace, order and public safety.
- Community: To participate in local, state, and national programs that add value to the community.
Assignments
Major Command
Previous designations[1]
- 157th Air Refueling Wing (1992–Present)
- 157th Air Refueling Group (1975–1992)
- 157th Tactical Airlift Group (1971–1975)
- 157th Military Airlift Group (1966–1971)
- 157th Air Transport Group (1960–1966)
Squadrons assigned
- 260th Air Traffic Control Squadron
- 133rd Air Refueling Squadron (1975–Present)
- 133rd Air Transport Squadron (Heavy) (1960–1975)
- 133rd Fighter Interceptor Squadron (1954–60)
- 133rd Fighter Squadron (1947–1954)
Bases stationed
- Pease ANGB, Portsmouth, New Hampshire (1991–Present)
- Pease AFB, Portsmouth, New Hampshire (1973–1991)
- Manchester Regional Airport, Manchester, New Hampshire (1972–1973) (Runway reconstruction at Pease)
- Pease AFB, Portsmouth, New Hampshire (1966–1972)
- Grenier Field, Manchester, New Hampshire (1946–1966)
Aircraft Operated[2]
Decorations
References
- ^ Rogers, B. (2006). United States Air Force Unit Designations Since 1978. ISBN 1-85780-197-0
- ^ World Airpower Journal. (1992). US Air Force Air Power Directory. Aerospace Publishing: London, UK. ISBN 1-880588-01-3
- ^ Air Force Personnel Center Awards Search (Post-1991)
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