117 ARW MISSION PHOTOS

KC-135R Takes Off During Training Mission
A KC-135R Stratotanker takes off during a training mission at the 117th Air Refueling Wing, Sumpter Smith Joint National Guard Base, Birmingham, Alabama May 21, 2014 (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Ken Johnson)
Fueling Freedom
117th refuelers keep fighters in the sky during operation Savannah Swift in Savannah, Ga. September 11-24 2020. (U.S. Air National Guard photo)
Fueling Freedom
117th refuelers keep fighters in the sky during operation Savannah Swift in Savannah, Ga. September 11-24 2020. (U.S. Air National Guard photo)
Fueling Freedom
117th refuelers keep fighters in the sky during operation Savannah Swift in Savannah, Ga. September 11-24 2020. (U.S. Air National Guard photo)
Fueling Freedom
117th refuelers keep fighters in the sky during operation Savannah Swift in Savannah, Ga. September 11-24 2020. (U.S. Air National Guard photo)
Fueling Freedom
117th refuelers keep fighters in the sky during operation Savannah Swift in Savannah, Ga. September 11-24 2020. (U.S. Air National Guard photo)
117 MXG Moves A-26 From Warner Robins
Members of the 117th Maintenance Group disassemble an A-26 Invader at the Museum of Aviation, Warner Robins, Ga., June 22, 2020. This aircraft will be relocated to Sumpter Smith Joint National Guard Base, Birmingham, Ala. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: Tech. Sgt. Jim Bentley)
117 MXG Moves A-26 From Warner Robins
Members of the 117th Maintenance Group disassemble an A-26 Invader at the Museum of Aviation, Warner Robins, Ga., June 22, 2020. This aircraft will be relocated to Sumpter Smith Joint National Guard Base, Birmingham, Ala. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: Tech. Sgt. Jim Bentley)
117 MXG Moves A-26 From Warner Robins
Members of the 117th Maintenance Group disassemble an A-26 Invader at the Museum of Aviation, Warner Robins, Ga., June 22, 2020. This aircraft will be relocated to Sumpter Smith Joint National Guard Base, Birmingham, Ala. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: Tech. Sgt. Jim Bentley)
117 MXG Moves A-26 From Warner Robins
Members of the 117th Maintenance Group disassemble an A-26 Invader at the Museum of Aviation, Warner Robins, Ga., June 22, 2020. This aircraft will be relocated to Sumpter Smith Joint National Guard Base, Birmingham, Ala. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: Tech. Sgt. Jim Bentley)
117 MXG Moves A-26 From Warner Robins
Members of the 117th Maintenance Group disassemble an A-26 Invader at the Museum of Aviation, Warner Robins, Ga., June 22, 2020. This aircraft will be relocated to Sumpter Smith Joint National Guard Base, Birmingham, Ala. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: Tech. Sgt. Jim Bentley)
117ARW Refuels F-16 During Operation American Resolve
A KC-135R Stratotanker from the 117th Air Refueling Wing, Sumpter Smith JNGB, Birmingham, Alabama refuels an F-16 Falcon from the 187th Fighter Wing, Montgomery, Alabama during Operation American Resolve May 5, 2020. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Maj. Jonathan Russell)
Airmen Return From Overseas Deployment
A KC-135R Stratotanker is unloaded as airmen from the 117th Air Refueling Wing return from an overseas deployment at Sumpter Smith JNGB, Birmingham, Alabama April 12, 2020. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Col. Scott Grant)
Boom Lowers On A KC-135R of a 117 ARW Alabama ANG Stratotanker
A refueling boom lowers on a KC-135R of a 117 ARW Alabama ANG Stratotanker during a refueling missioin in an undisclosed location January 23, 2020. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Ken Johnson)
Civil Air Patrol Flies With The 117 ARW
Members of the Civil Air Patrol, Mountain Lakes Squadron, Guntersville, Alabama board a KC-135R Stratotanker prior to an incentive fllight at the 117th Air Refueling Wing, Sumpter Smith Joint National Guard Base, Birmingham, Alabama January 23, 2020. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Ken Johnson)
Civil Air Patrol Flies With The 117 ARW
Members of the Civil Air Patrol, Mountain Lakes Squadron, Guntersville, Alabama board a bus in front of the Small Air Terminal at the 117th Air Refueling Wing, Sumpter Smith Joint National Guard Base, Birmingham, Alabama January 23, 2020. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Ken Johnson)
Civil Air Patrol Flies With The 117 ARW
A 117th Air Refueling Wing boom operator and a senior member of the Civil Air Patrol, Mountain Lakes Squadron, Guntersville, Alabama looks out of the boom pod of a KC-135R Stratotanker during an incentive flight by the 117th Air Refueling Wing, Sumpter Smith Joint National Guard Base, Birmingham, Alabama January 23, 2020. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Ken Johnson)
KC-135R Stratotankers Taxi During Historic Flight
KC-135R Stratotankers taxi during a historic 8 ship launch at the 117th Air Refueling Wing, Sumpter Smith Joint National Guard Base, Birmingham, Alabama September 4, 2019. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Ken Johnson)
117 ARW Commander Prepares for Historic Launch
Col. Scott Grant, 117 ARW Commander performs a pre-flight check of a KC-135R Stratotanker before a historic 8 ship launch at the 117th Air Refueling Wing, Sumpter Smith Joint National Guard Base, Birmingham, Alabama September 4, 2019. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Ken Johnson)
KC-135R Stratotanker Takes Off During Historic Flight
Maintenance personnel from the 117th Air Refueling Wing watch as a KC-135R Stratotanker takes off during a historic 8 ship launch at the 117th Air Refueling Wing, Sumpter Smith Joint National Guard Base, Birmingham, Alabama September 4, 2019. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Ken Johnson)
KC-135R Stratotanker Takes Off During Historic Flight
A KC-135R Stratotankers takes off during a historic 8 ship launch at the 117th Air Refueling Wing, Sumpter Smith Joint National Guard Base, Birmingham, Alabama September 4, 2019. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Ken Johnson)
KC-135R Stratotankers Taxi During Historic Flight
KC-135R Stratotankers taxi during a historic 8 ship launch at the 117th Air Refueling Wing, Sumpter Smith Joint National Guard Base, Birmingham, Alabama September 4, 2019. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Ken Johnson)
KC-135R Stratotankers Taxi During Historic Flight
KC-135R Stratotankers taxi during a historic 8 ship launch at the 117th Air Refueling Wing, Sumpter Smith Joint National Guard Base, Birmingham, Alabama September 4, 2019. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Ken Johnson)
117th ARW Launches Historic 8 Ship Configuration
The 117th Air Refueling Wing makes history by launching 8 KC-135R Stratotankers 30 seconds apart at the 117th Air Refueling Wing, Sumpter Smith Joint National Guard Base, Birmingham, Alabama September 4, 2019. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Ken Johnson)
117th Airmen Train in Gulfport
Airmen from the 117th Air Refuelling Wing, participate in a readiness training exercise at Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center, Gulfport, Mississippi.., April 11, 2019. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: Staff Sgt. Jim Bentley)
117th Airmen Train in Gulfport
Airmen from the 117th Air Refuelling Wing, participate in a readiness training exercise at Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center, Gulfport, Mississippi, April 11, 2019. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: Staff Sgt. Jim Bentley)
117th Airmen Train in Gulfport
Senior Airmen Nyiah Franklin-Sturdivant from the 117th Air Refueling Wing, sets up communications equipment during a readiness training exercise at Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center, Gulfport, Mississippi, April 11, 2019. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: Staff Sgt. Jim Bentley)
Col. Travis Flies "That's All Brother" To Sumpter Smith ANGB
Col. Tom Travis, Commerative Air Force pilot of the C-47 known as "That's All Brother" arrives at the 117th Air Refueling Wing, Sumpter Smith ANGB, Birmingham, Alabama April 9, 2019. That's All Brother was the lead plane that dropped the first paratroopers in Normany, France during the D-Day invasion and was piloted by Birmingham, Alabama native Col. John Munnerlyn Donalson. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Ken Johnson)
"That's All Brother" Arrives At Sumpter Smith ANGB
The C-47 known as "That's All Brother" arrives at the 117th Air Refueling Wing, Sumpter Smith ANGB, Birmingham, Alabama April 9, 2019. That's All Brother was the lead plane that dropped the first paratroopers in Normany, France during the D-Day invasion and was piloted by Birmingham, Alabama native Col. John Munnerlyn Donalson. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Ken Johnson)
"That's All Brother" Arrives At Sumpter Smith ANGB
The C-47 known as "That's All Brother" arrives at the 117th Air Refueling Wing, Sumpter Smith ANGB, Birmingham, Alabama April 9, 2019. That's All Brother was the lead plane that dropped the first paratroopers in Normany, France during the D-Day invasion and was piloted by Birmingham, Alabama native Col. John Munnerlyn Donalson. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Ken Johnson)
"That's All Brother" Arrives At Sumpter Smith ANGB
The C-47 known as "That's All Brother" arrives at the 117th Air Refueling Wing, Sumpter Smith ANGB, Birmingham, Alabama April 9, 2019. That's All Brother was the lead plane that dropped the first paratroopers in Normany, France during the D-Day invasion and was piloted by Birmingham, Alabama native Col. John Munnerlyn Donalson. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Ken Johnson)
"That's All Brother" Arrives At Sumpter Smith ANGB
The C-47 known as "That's All Brother" arrives at the 117th Air Refueling Wing, Sumpter Smith ANGB, Birmingham, Alabama April 9, 2019. That's All Brother was the lead plane that dropped the first paratroopers in Normany, France during the D-Day invasion and was piloted by Birmingham, Alabama native Col. John Munnerlyn Donalson. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Ken Johnson)
"That's All Brother" Arrives At Sumpter Smith ANGB
The C-47 known as "That's All Brother" arrives at the 117th Air Refueling Wing, Sumpter Smith ANGB, Birmingham, Alabama April 9, 2019. That's All Brother was the lead plane that dropped the first paratroopers in Normany, France during the D-Day invasion and was piloted by Birmingham, Alabama native Col. John Munnerlyn Donalson. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Ken Johnson)
"That's All Brother" Arrives At Sumpter Smith ANGB
The C-47 known as "That's All Brother" arrives at the 117th Air Refueling Wing, Sumpter Smith ANGB, Birmingham, Alabama April 9, 2019. That's All Brother was the lead plane that dropped the first paratroopers in Normany, France during the D-Day invasion and was piloted by Birmingham, Alabama native Col. John Munnerlyn Donalson. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Ken Johnson)
"That's All Brother" Arrives At Sumpter Smith ANGB
The C-47 known as "That's All Brother" arrives at the 117th Air Refueling Wing, Sumpter Smith ANGB, Birmingham, Alabama April 9, 2019. That's All Brother was the lead plane that dropped the first paratroopers in Normany, France during the D-Day invasion and was piloted by Birmingham, Alabama native Col. John Munnerlyn Donalson. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Ken Johnson)
"That's All Brother" Arrives At Sumpter Smith ANGB
The C-47 known as "That's All Brother" arrives at the 117th Air Refueling Wing, Sumpter Smith ANGB, Birmingham, Alabama April 9, 2019. That's All Brother was the lead plane that dropped the first paratroopers in Normany, France during the D-Day invasion and was piloted by Birmingham, Alabama native Col. John Munnerlyn Donalson. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Ken Johnson)
"That's All Brother" Arrives At Sumpter Smith ANGB
The C-47 known as "That's All Brother" arrives at the 117th Air Refueling Wing, Sumpter Smith ANGB, Birmingham, Alabama April 9, 2019. That's All Brother was the lead plane that dropped the first paratroopers in Normany, France during the D-Day invasion and was piloted by Birmingham, Alabama native Col. John Munnerlyn Donalson. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Ken Johnson)
"That's All Brother" Arrives At Sumpter Smith ANGB
The C-47 known as "That's All Brother" arrives at the 117th Air Refueling Wing, Sumpter Smith ANGB, Birmingham, Alabama April 9, 2019. That's All Brother was the lead plane that dropped the first paratroopers in Normany, France during the D-Day invasion and was piloted by Birmingham, Alabama native Col. John Munnerlyn Donalson. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Ken Johnson)
"That's All Brother" Arrives At Sumpter Smith ANGB
The C-47 known as "That's All Brother" arrives at the 117th Air Refueling Wing, Sumpter Smith ANGB, Birmingham, Alabama April 9, 2019. That's All Brother was the lead plane that dropped the first paratroopers in Normany, France during the D-Day invasion and was piloted by Birmingham, Alabama native Col. John Munnerlyn Donalson. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Ken Johnson)
Team RWB Tours Tanker
Team Red, White and Blue tour a KC-135R Stratotanker at the 117th Air Refueling Wing, Sumpter Smith ANG Base, Birmingham, Ala on Nov. 11, 2018. The mission of Team RWB is to enrich the lives of America’s veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity. The group rode their bikes to the base and received a briefing about the 117 ARW before the aircraft tour. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Capt. Jonathan Russell)
Team RWB Tours Tanker
Team Red, White and Blue tour a KC-135R Stratotanker at the 117th Air Refueling Wing, Sumpter Smith ANG Base, Birmingham, Ala on Nov. 11, 2018. The mission of Team RWB is to enrich the lives of America’s veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity. The group rode their bikes to the base and received a briefing about the 117 ARW before the aircraft tour. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Capt. Jonathan Russell)
Team RWB Tours Tanker
Team Red, White and Blue tour a KC-135R Stratotanker at the 117th Air Refueling Wing, Sumpter Smith ANG Base, Birmingham, Ala on Nov. 11, 2018. The mission of Team RWB is to enrich the lives of America’s veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity. The group rode their bikes to the base and received a briefing about the 117 ARW before the aircraft tour. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Capt. Jonathan Russell)
Col. Scott Grant Holds Commanders All Call
Col. Scott Grant speaks during a recent Commanders Call at Sumpter Smith ANGB, Birmingham, Alabama October 20, 2018. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Ken Johnson)
Family Day 2018
Airmen and their families tour the base on Family Day here at Sumpter Smith Air National Guard Base, Birmingham, Ala. October 21, 2018. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: Staff Sgt. Jim Bentley)
Vice President Pence and Alabama Governor Ivey Greets Onlookers
Vice President Mike Pence and Alabama Governor Kay Ivey waves and greets onlookers during a visit to Sumpter Smith ANGB, Birmingham, Alabama October 30, 2018. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Ken Johnson)
Vice President Pence and Alabama Governor Ivey Addresses Local M
Vice President Mike Pence and Alabama Governor Kay Ivey speaks to the local media at Sumpter Smith ANGB, Birmingham, Alabama October 30, 2018. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Ken Johnson)
Vice President Pence and Alabama Governor Ivey Addresses Local M
Vice President Mike Pence and Alabama Governor Kay Ivey speaks to the local media at Sumpter Smith ANGB, Birmingham, Alabama October 30, 2018. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Ken Johnson)
Vice President Pence and Alabama Governor Ivey Greets Onlookers
Vice President Mike Pence and Alabama Governor Kay Ivey waves and greets onlookers during a visit to Sumpter Smith ANGB, Birmingham, Alabama October 30, 2018. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Ken Johnson)
Vice President Pence and Alabama Governor Ivey Addresses Local M
Vice President Mike Pence and Alabama Governor Kay Ivey speaks to the local media at Sumpter Smith ANGB, Birmingham, Alabama October 30, 2018. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Ken Johnson)
Col. Scott Grant Addresses Local Media
Col. Scott Grant, 117th Air Refueling Wing Commander speaks to the local media during a visit from Vice President Mike Pence at Sumpter Smith ANGB, Birmingham, Alabama October 30, 2018. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Ken Johnson)
Col. Scott Grant Addresses Local Media
Col. Scott Grant, 117th Air Refueling Wing Commander speaks to the local media during a visit from Vice President Mike Pence at Sumpter Smith ANGB, Birmingham, Alabama October 30, 2018. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Ken Johnson)
Vice President Pence and Alabama Governor Ivey Addresses Local M
Vice President Mike Pence and Alabama Governor Kay Ivey speaks to the local media at Sumpter Smith ANGB, Birmingham, Alabama October 30, 2018. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Ken Johnson)
Air Force 2 Arrives at 117 ARW
Air Force 2 arrives at the 117th Air Refueling Wing during the visit of Vice President Mike Pence at Sumpter Smith ANGB, Birmingham, Alabama October 30, 2018. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Ken Johnson)
Air Force 2 Arrives at 117 ARW
Air Force 2 arrives at the 117th Air Refueling Wing during the visit of Vice President Mike Pence at Sumpter Smith ANGB, Birmingham, Alabama October 30, 2018. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Ken Johnson)
Air Force 2 Arrives at 117 ARW
Air Force 2 arrives at the 117th Air Refueling Wing during the visit of Vice President Mike Pence at Sumpter Smith ANGB, Birmingham, Alabama October 30, 2018. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Ken Johnson)
Air Force 2 Arrives at 117 ARW
Air Force 2 arrives at the 117th Air Refueling Wing during the visit of Vice President Mike Pence at Sumpter Smith ANGB, Birmingham, Alabama October 30, 2018. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Ken Johnson)
Air Force 2 Arrives at 117 ARW
Air Force 2 arrives at the 117th Air Refueling Wing during the visit of Vice President Mike Pence at Sumpter Smith ANGB, Birmingham, Alabama October 30, 2018. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Ken Johnson)
Air Force 2 Arrives at 117 ARW
Air Force 2 arrives at the 117th Air Refueling Wing during the visit of Vice President Mike Pence at Sumpter Smith ANGB, Birmingham, Alabama October 30, 2018. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Ken Johnson)
Air Force 2 Arrives at 117 ARW
Air Force 2 arrives at the 117th Air Refueling Wing during the visit of Vice President Mike Pence at Sumpter Smith ANGB, Birmingham, Alabama October 30, 2018. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Ken Johnson)
Air Force 2 Arrives at 117 ARW
Air Force 2 arrives at the 117th Air Refueling Wing during the visit of Vice President Mike Pence at Sumpter Smith ANGB, Birmingham, Alabama October 30, 2018. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Ken Johnson)
117 ARW Refuels U.S. Navy Blue Angels
The 117th Air Refueling Wing refuels the U.S. Navy Blue Angels during a refueling flight on June 27, 2018. The Blue Angels are the U.S. Navy's premier flight demonstration squadron, flying the F/A-18 Hornet. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Lee Murphy)
117 ARW Refuels U.S. Navy Blue Angels
The 117th Air Refueling Wing refuels the U.S. Navy Blue Angels during a refueling flight on June 27, 2018. The Blue Angels are the U.S. Navy's premier flight demonstration squadron, flying the F/A-18 Hornet. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Lee Murphy)
117 ARW Refuels U.S. Navy Blue Angels
The 117th Air Refueling Wing refuels the U.S. Navy Blue Angels during a refueling flight on June 27, 2018. The Blue Angels are the U.S. Navy's premier flight demonstration squadron, flying the F/A-18 Hornet. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Lee Murphy)
Crash, Damaged and Disabled Aircraft Recovery Exercise
Members of the 117th Air Refueling Wing Maintenance Squadron conduct Crash Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery (CCDAR) training at the Southern Museum of Flight in Birmingham, Alabama, May 19, 2018. The Airmen used jacks and airbags to adjust the aircraft's position from being stuck in the ground to being on top of concrete slabs. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Farson)
Crash, Damaged and Disabled Aircraft Recovery Exercise
Members of the 117th Air Refueling Wing Maintenance Squadron conduct Crash Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery (CCDAR) training at the Southern Museum of Flight in Birmingham, Alabama, May 19, 2018. The Airmen used jacks and airbags to adjust the aircraft's position from being stuck in the ground to being on top of concrete slabs. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Farson)
Crash, Damaged and Disabled Aircraft Recovery Exercise
Members of the 117th Air Refueling Wing Maintenance Squadron conduct Crash Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery (CCDAR) training at the Southern Museum of Flight in Birmingham, Alabama, May 19, 2018. The Airmen used jacks and airbags to adjust the aircraft's position from being stuck in the ground to being on top of concrete slabs. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Farson)
Crash, Damaged and Disabled Aircraft Recovery Exercise
Members of the 117th Air Refueling Wing Maintenance Squadron conduct Crash Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery (CCDAR) training at the Southern Museum of Flight in Birmingham, Alabama, May 19, 2018. The Airmen used jacks and airbags to adjust the aircraft's position from being stuck in the ground to being on top of concrete slabs. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Farson)
Crash, Damaged and Disabled Aircraft Recovery Exercise
Members of the 117th Air Refueling Wing Maintenance Squadron conduct Crash Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery (CCDAR) training at the Southern Museum of Flight in Birmingham, Alabama, May 19, 2018. The Airmen used jacks and airbags to adjust the aircraft's position from being stuck in the ground to being on top of concrete slabs. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Farson)
Crash, Damaged and Disabled Aircraft Recovery Exercise
Members of the 117th Air Refueling Wing Maintenance Squadron conduct Crash Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery (CCDAR) training at the Southern Museum of Flight in Birmingham, Alabama, May 19, 2018. The Airmen used jacks and airbags to adjust the aircraft's position from being stuck in the ground to being on top of concrete slabs. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Farson)
Alabama Governor Visits 117 ARW
Gov. Kay Ivey arrives at the 117th Air Refuelling Wing, Sumpter Smith Air National Guard Base, Birmingham, Alabama May 9, 2018. Ivey is greeted by Col.Scott Grant, 117 ARW Wing Commander, Col. Allen King, 117 ARW Wing Vice Commander, Command Chief Master Sgt David Bullard and Lt. Col David Crenshaw, Army Aviation Support Facility Two Commander. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: Senior Master Sgt. Ken Johnson)
117 ARW Refuels F-22 Raptor
An F-22 Raptor from the Texas Air National Guard flies along side a KC-135R after being refueled by the 117th Air Refueling Wing from Sumpter Smith Air National Guard Base, Birmingham, Ala., January 24, 2018. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: Staff Sgt. Jim Bentley)
117 ARW Refuels F-22 Raptors
F-22 Raptors from the Texas Air National Guard fly along side a KC-135R prior to being refueled by the 117th Air Refueling Wing, Sumpter Smith Air National Guard Base, Birmingham, Ala., January 24, 2018. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: Staff Sgt. Jim Bentley)
Operation Career Coach 2017
Counselors from Alabama High School Career Technical Centers attend a career counselor day at the 117th Air Refueling Wing, Sumpter Smith Air National Guard Base, Birmingham, Alabamaon Oct. 19 and 20.. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: Senior Master Sgt. Ken Johnson)
Operation Career Coach 2017
Counselors from Alabama High School Career Technical Centers attend a career counselor day at the 117th Air Refueling Wing, Sumpter Smith Air National Guard Base, Birmingham, Alabamaon Oct. 19 and 20.. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: Senior Master Sgt. Ken Johnson)
Operation Career Coach 2017
Counselors from Alabama High School Career Technical Centers attend a career counselor day at the 117th Air Refueling Wing, Sumpter Smith Air National Guard Base, Birmingham, Alabamaon Oct. 19 and 20.. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: Senior Master Sgt. Ken Johnson)
Operation Career Coach 2017
Counselors from Alabama High School Career Technical Centers attend a career counselor day at the 117th Air Refueling Wing, Sumpter Smith Air National Guard Base, Birmingham, Alabamaon Oct. 19 and 20.. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: Senior Master Sgt. Ken Johnson)
Brigadier General and Romanian Colonel Visit 117th ARW
Col. Robert A. King, 106th Squadron Commander briefs Col. Leonard Baraboi, Romanian Air Force during a visit to the 117th Air Refueling Wing, Birmingham, AL, March 12, 2017. (Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Wes Jones)
Brigadier General and Romanian Colonel Visit 117th ARW
An F-18 fighter jet gets refueled as Brigadier General Paul Jacobs, Assistant Adjutant General - Air, Joint Force Headquarters, Alabama Air National Guard observes during a familiarization flight with the 117th Air Refueling Wing March 12, 2017. (Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Wes Jones)
117 ARW Conducts Aircrew Survival Training
Aircrew from the 117th Air Refuelling Wing exit an Alabama Army National Guard helicopter during survival training in Hanceville, Alabama February 12, 2017. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: Senior Master Sgt. Ken Johnson)
Roberts Field
Roberts Field, Birmingham, Alabama
Foggy Morning On The Line
Six KC-135R Stratotankers sit in a heavy fog on the flight line at the 117th Air Refuelling Wing, Birmingham, Alabama. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: Senior Master Sgt. Ken Johnson/Released)
117 ARW Hosts Local Media
Reporters from 3 local Birmingham, Alabama television stations flew on a air refueling mission as part of a media incentive flight hosted by the 117th Air Refueling Wing, Birmingham, Alabama December 7, 2016 . (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: Senior Master Sgt. Ken Johnson)
117 ARW Hosts Local Media
Reporters from 3 local Birmingham, Alabama television stations flew on a air refueling mission as part of a media incentive flight hosted by the 117th Air Refueling Wing, Birmingham, Alabama December 7, 2016 . (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: Senior Master Sgt. Ken Johnson)
F-15E Strike Eagle Four Ship
A four-ship of F-15E Strike Eagles, from the 494th Fighter Squadron, RAF Lakenheath, England fly in formation behind a KC-135R Stratotanker from the 117th Air Refueling Wing, Aug. 24, 2016, over the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: Senior Airman Wesley Jones)
Tanks Full
An F-15E Strike Eagle, from the 494th Fighter Squadron, RAF Lakenheath, England breaks away after being refueled by a KC-135R Stratotanker from the 117th Air Refueling Wing, Aug. 24, 2016, over the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: Senior Airman Wesley Jones)
Boom Operator's office with a view
An F-15E Strike Eagle, 494th Fighter Squadron, RAF Lakenheath, England is refueled by a KC-135R Stratotanker, 117th Air Refueling Wing, Birmingham, Ala., Aug. 24, 2016, over the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: Senior Airman Wesley Jones)
Air Refueling over the Atlantic
An F-15E Strike Eagle, 494th Fighter Squadron, RAF Lakenheath, England is refueled by a KC-135R Stratotanker, 117th Air Refueling Wing, Birmingham, Ala., Aug. 24, 2016, over the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: Senior Airman Wesley Jones)
Air Refueling over the Atlantic
An F-15E Strike Eagle, 494th Fighter Squadron, RAF Lakenheath, England is refueled by a KC-135R Stratotanker, 117th Air Refueling Wing, Birmingham, Ala., Aug. 24, 2016, over the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: Senior Airman Wesley Jones)
Sunrise in England
The sun rises over a KC-135R Stratotanker from the 117th Air Refueling Wing as crew members conduct a pre-flight meeting at RAF Mildenhall, England, Aug. 24, 2016. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: Senior Airman Wesley Jones)
Incentive Flight Make Spouses Proud
An F-16C Fighting Falcon approaches the boom of a KC-135R Stratotanker for refueling over Montgomery, Ala., January 10, 2016. The mission was part of an incentive flight involing the 117th Air Refeuling Wing and the 187th Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: Capt. Jonathan Russell/Released)
117th Air Refueling Wing Welcomes A Colorful Sunrise
A KC-135R Stratotanker at the 117th Air Refuelling Wing, Birmingham, Alabama welcomes a fiery sunrise on October 24, 2015 . (U.S. Air National Guard photo illustration by: Senior Master Sgt. Ken Johnson/Released)
Army National Guard Supports 117th Air Refueling Wing
Members from the Alabama Army National Guard provide aerial support for the 117th Air Refueling Wing during a training mission June 22, 2015. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: Airman 1st Class Jim Bentley/ Released)
President Visits Birmingham
President Barack Obama arrives in Birmingham, Alabama today March 26th, 2015.. Obama is greeted by Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley, Birmingham Mayor William Bell and Col. Robert "Scott" Grant, Vice Commander of the 117th Air Refueling Wing. Obama came to Birmingham to visit Lawson State Community College where he gave a speech on economic issues. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: Senior Master Sgt. Ken Johnson/Released)
President Visits Birmingham
President Barack Obama arrives in Birmingham, Alabama today March 26th, 2015.. Obama is greeted by Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley, Birmingham Mayor William Bell and Col. Robert "Scott" Grant, Vice Commander of the 117th Air Refueling Wing. Obama came to Birmingham to visit Lawson State Community College where he gave a speech on economic issues. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: Senior Master Sgt. Ken Johnson/Released)
President Visits Birmingham
President Barack Obama arrives in Birmingham, Alabama today March 26th, 2015.. Obama is greeted by Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley, Birmingham Mayor William Bell and Col. Robert "Scott" Grant, Vice Commander of the 117th Air Refueling Wing. Obama came to Birmingham to visit Lawson State Community College where he gave a speech on economic issues. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: Senior Master Sgt. Ken Johnson/Released)
Rare Alabama Snow Blankets Aircraft
Maintainers Master Sergeant Brian Champion, Airman First Class Zachory Bryant and Airman First Class Dathan Hudson from the 117th Air Refuelling Wing, Alabama Air National Guard work to clear ice and snow from KC-135R Stratotankers parked on the flight line. The planes are covered in a blanket of snow and ice as a rare winter storm pushes through north and central Alabama. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: Senior Master Sgt. Ken Johnson/Released)
Rare Alabama Snow Blankets Aircraft
Maintainers Master Sergeant Brian Champion, Airman First Class Zachory Bryant and Airman First Class Dathan Hudson from the 117th Air Refuelling Wing, Alabama Air National Guard work to clear ice and snow from KC-135R Stratotankers parked on the flight line. The planes are covered in a blanket of snow and ice as a rare winter storm pushes through north and central Alabama. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: Senior Master Sgt. Ken Johnson/Released)
Rare Alabama Snow Blankets Aircraft
Maintainers Master Sergeant Brian Champion, Airman First Class Zachory Bryant and Airman First Class Dathan Hudson from the 117th Air Refuelling Wing, Alabama Air National Guard work to clear ice and snow from KC-135R Stratotankers parked on the flight line. The planes are covered in a blanket of snow and ice as a rare winter storm pushes through north and central Alabama. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: Senior Master Sgt. Ken Johnson/Released)
Rare Alabama Snow Blankets Aircraft
KC-135R Stratotankers parked on the flight line at the 117th Air Refuelling Wing, Birmingham, Alabama are covered in a blanket of snow as a rare winter storm pushes through north and central Alabama. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: Senior Master Sgt. Ken Johnson/Released)

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117 ARW Mission

Provide quality worldwide air refueling, airlift, support, logistics, intelligence, and medical services in support of our community, state, and nation.

 

117 ARW Vision

A world-class team of empowered men & women committed to continuous improvement and excellence, operating as the model Air National Guard unit into the twenty-first century.

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117 ARW Leadership

117 ARW Commander

Col. Allen King

117 ARW Vice Commander

Col. Michael Metcalf

117 ARW Command Chief
Chief Master Sgt.
Nathan Fallin
 

 

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@117ARW-27 Aug
The Wing held a Command Chief Change of Responsibility Ceremony this Tuesday. Chief Master Sgt. Aaron Davis passed… https://t.co/XfrH1zved2
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@117ARW-20 Aug
It's official: the 117th Air Refueling Wing has a new commander. Congratulations, Col. Allen King! https://t.co/poVFZOosyU
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@117ARW-02 Jul
U.S. Air National Guard Col. Scott Grant, commander of the 117th Air Refueling Wing and installation commander of S… https://t.co/h4LfJxievD
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@117ARW-13 Jun
CONGRATULATIONS to Colonel Grant! Today was his fini flight, marking his last time piloting a KC-135 Stratotanker.… https://t.co/kZeW68H4oD
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@117ARW-14 May
U.S. Air National Guard Col. Scott Grant, installation commander of Sumpter Smith JNGB, meets with Birmingham mayor… https://t.co/JPl27GIHbP
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@117ARW-14 May
REPORT: A COVID-19 outbreak occurred after a choir practice in Skagit County, Wash. https://t.co/nwbCRmL8XB
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@117ARW-13 May
An announcement from Colonel Scott Grant, installation commander of Sumpter Smith JNGB. #AFFlyover #AirForceSalutes… https://t.co/7ZhATkqygd
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@117ARW-08 May
Col. Scott Grant, Command Chief Master Sgt. Aaron Davis and Capt. Kamisha Smith watched Tuesday's flyover with the… https://t.co/T9lv9EgXa7
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@117ARW-30 Apr
This Sunday, our airmen decontaminated Cherry Hill Healthcare Facility as part of a joint task force: https://t.co/JDJT260KnE
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@117ARW-12 Apr
U.S. Air National Guard Col. Scott Grant, Joint National Guard Base installation commander, presents an update on m… https://t.co/sWJ8H9fUmm
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@117ARW-27 Mar
The 117th Air Refueling Wing has upgraded to HPCON-C, implementing the following changes: -Increased social distanc… https://t.co/ea4faslSpC
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@117ARW-20 Mar
Critical homeland defense airmen at Sumpter Smith Joint National Guard Base undergo medical screening #readyAF… https://t.co/rMs3NQXkoG
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@117ARW-13 Mar
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Learn about traumatic brain injury and other invisible wounds at… https://t.co/lRgh8fBHaG
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@117ARW-22 Feb
Congratulations to Nambia Tolliver on her promotion to the rank of Major! https://t.co/8ey5zcvpIX
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@117ARW-12 Feb
London Jones sings "the Star Spangled Banner" at the retirement ceremony of her aunt, Chief Master Sgt. Shawanda De… https://t.co/4oCmdeuX33
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U.S. Air Force
@117ARW-04 Feb
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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@117ARW-30 Jan
Eddie Rickenbacker and James Meissner began their friendship during WWI where they served as flying aces in the “Ha… https://t.co/pn50LIeITI
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@117ARW-29 Jan
RT @EdwardsAFB: Check out the #NFCChampionship flyover from inside the KC135 of the 3 F-16s flying over the @49ers stadium. #afflyover #GoP…
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@117ARW-28 Jan
Military Financial Advisor Lisa Gamble delivers a summary of tax changes in the Wing Auditorium at Sumpter Smith Ai… https://t.co/vf9b5iUUOd
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@117ARW-26 Jan
Thank you Chief DeVaughn for 30-plus years of service! Congratulations on a great career! https://t.co/8xR3wQHII1

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