The KC-135 Stratotanker provides the core aerial refueling capability for the United States Air Force and has excelled in this role for more than 50 years. This unique asset enhances the Air Force's capability to accomplish its primary mission of global reach. It also provides aerial refueling support to Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and allied nation aircraft. The KC-135 is also capable of transporting litter and ambulatory patients using patient support pallets during aeromedical evacuations.
128th Air Refueling Wing
The mission of the 128th Air Refueling Wingis to maintain a professionally trained and equipped military organization, supporting aerial refueling, airlift, and the interests of the nation, state, and community. Our principal mission is aerial refueling. This unique asset greatly enhances the USAF’s capability to accomplish its primary missions of Global Reach and Global Power. It also provides aerial refueling support to Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps aircraft as well as aircraft of allied nations.
128th Air Refueling Wing
The mission of the 128th Air Refueling Wingis to maintain a professionally trained and equipped military organization, supporting aerial refueling, airlift, and the interests of the nation, state, and community. Our principal mission is aerial refueling. This unique asset greatly enhances the USAF’s capability to accomplish its primary missions of Global Reach and Global Power. It also provides aerial refueling support to Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps aircraft as well as aircraft of allied nations.
