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117th Air Refueling Wing Receives Omaha Trophy

Col. Robert "Scott" Grant, commander, 117 Air Refueling Wing, Sen. Doug Jones and Brig. Gen. James R. Stevenson Jr., Mobilization Assistant to the Director of Operations United States Strategic Command, pose with the Omaha Trophy at Sumpter Smith Air National Guard Base, AL., Oct. 19, 2019. Jones attended the ceremony and Stevenson presented the trophy celebrating the 117 ARW winning the award having won it in the startegic aircraft category. The unit was the first Air National Guard tanker unit to win the award(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Jeremy Farson)

117th Air Refueling Wing Receives Omaha Trophy

Col. Robert "Scott" Grant, commander, 117 Air Refueling Wing, hoists the Omaha Trophy in front of the 117 ARW at Sumpter Smith Air National Guard Base, AL., Oct. 19, 2019. The 117 ARW was the first Air National Guard tanker unit to receive the award having won it in the startegic aircraft category. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Jeremy Farson)

117th Air Refueling Wing Receives Omaha Trophy

Brig. Gen. James R. Stevenson, Jr., Mobilization Assistant to the Director of Operations United States Strategic Command, presents Col. Robert "Scott" Grant, commander, 117 Air Refueling Wing, with the Omaha Trophy at Sumpter Smith Air National Guard Base, AL., Oct. 19, 2019. The 117 ARW was the first Air National Guard tanker unit to receive the award having won it in the strategic aircraft category. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Jeremy Farson)

117th Air Refueling Wing Receives Omaha Trophy

The 117 Air Refueling Wing is awarded the Omaha Trophy at Sumpter Smith Air National Guard Base, AL., Oct. 19, 2019. The 117 ARW won in the strategic aircraft category. The unit was the first Air National Guard unit to receive the award. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Jeremy Farson)

117th Air Refueling Wing Receives Omaha Trophy

The Omaha Trophy was awarded to the 117 Air Refueling Wing at Sumpter Smith Air National Guard Base, AL., Oct. 19, 2019. The unit won the award in the strategic aircraft category and was the first Air National Guard tanker unit to win the award. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Jeremy Farson)

A hydroplane speeds across the water at Lake Guntersville during Hydrofest in Guntersville, Alabama June 28, 2019. (U.S. Air National Guard photo)

117 ARW MEOC Supports Hydrofest

The 117th Air Refueling Wing Mobile Emergency Operations Center sits along the banks of Lake Guntersville during Hydrofest in Guntersville, Alabama June 26, 2019. (U.S. Air National Guard photo)

117 ARW MEOC Supports Hydrofest

The 117th Air Refueling Wing Mobile Emergency Operations Center sits along the banks of Lake Guntersville during Hydrofest in Guntersville, Alabama June 26, 2019. (U.S. Air National Guard photo)

Hydroplane Races Across Water During Hydrofest

A hydroplane speeds across the water at Lake Guntersville during Hydrofest in Guntersville, Alabama June 28, 2019. (U.S. Air National Guard photo)

Lt. Col. Curran Presents Flowers To Mrs. Curran and family

Lt. Col. Douglas Curran, the incoming commander of the 99th Air Refueling Squadon presents flowers to Mrs. Curran and family during the 99th Air Refueling Squadron Change of Command ceremony at Sumpter Smith ANGB, Birmingham, Alabama May 29, 2019. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Ken Johnson)

Lt. Col. Curran Addresses Guest During Change of Command Ceremon

Lt. Col. Douglas Curran, the incoming commander of the 99th Air Refueling Squadon addresses visitors and guest during the 99th Air Refueling Squadron Change of Command ceremony at Sumpter Smith ANGB, Birmingham, Alabama May 29, 2019. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Ken Johnson)

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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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Col. Scott Grant

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Col. Allen King

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Command Chief Master Sgt. Aaron Davis

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@117ARW-15 Nov

Congratulations to the wonderful men and women of the 117th Air Refueling Wing for being selected as the Air Force… https://t.co/5xucpF9ksX

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@117ARW-12 Nov

The 117th Air Refueling Wing marched in the Veterans Day Parade yesterday. Great job everyone! https://t.co/CGrGDMeWGj

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@117ARW-07 Nov

The 117th Air Refueling Wing has lost another one of our very own with the recent passing of Airman 1st Class Nicho… https://t.co/0VHU0mSxgF

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@117ARW-05 Nov

The 117th Air Refueling Wing performed an aircraft generation training exercise on the flight line last weekend. T… https://t.co/WgAoM8jJpl

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@117ARW-15 Oct

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@117ARW-11 Oct

Watch Capt. Kinner fly a refueling mission in one of our KC-135 Stratotankers: https://t.co/YLyYvfGOLW

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@117ARW-02 Oct

Birmingham City Council members tour a KC-135 Stratotanker at Sumpter Smith Air National Guard Base, Birmingham, Al… https://t.co/q0m8IoaJv2

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@117ARW-01 Oct

All retirees are invited to an appreciation event! On November 5th and 6th Alabama National Guard Headquarters wil… https://t.co/Ag8AWMugjJ

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@117ARW-28 Sep

Congratulations to Kyle Stevens, who received a Commander's Coin to recognize him as a good Samaritan. He stopped… https://t.co/QRsEQQlOEg

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@117ARW-12 Sep

8 KC-135 Stratotankers take off for our base's largest formation flight ever: https://t.co/m7zZJoClzM

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@117ARW-11 Sep

RT @DeptofDefense: We will always remember where we were that fateful day, and fellow Americans who chose to answer the call to save others…

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@117ARW-03 Sep

@DefenseIntel Director Lt. Gen. Robert Ashley and Congresswoman @RepTerriSewell meet 117th Commander Col. Scott Gra… https://t.co/WtuHWUkZZl

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@117ARW-22 Aug

Thanks to the airmen who volunteered to help clean and beautify our base and the surrounding area July 30! https://t.co/NwiQs2SKKw

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@117ARW-14 Aug

Airmen of the 117th Air Refueling Wing participate in the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program at the Double Tree Hi… https://t.co/Z5lCW6kLYB

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@117ARW-14 Aug

Alabama Congresswoman @RepTerriSewell was welcomed by Col. Scott Grant, 117th Air Refueling Wing Commander upon her… https://t.co/fB8umJQo8Z

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@117ARW-11 Aug

The 117th Air Refueling Wing, commanded by Col. Scott Grant, Sumpter Smith Air National Guard Base. https://t.co/aWQYzrqFsj

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@117ARW-10 Aug

Sumpter Smith airmen refuel @theSCANG F-16s on their way home from a training mission with @FuerzaAereaCol July 23… https://t.co/bKOJb2uPzV

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@117ARW-08 Aug

Colonel Grant, 117th Wing Commander, and Captain Smith, Wing XO were featured on Fox 6's Good Day Alabama morning n… https://t.co/yQa0svEOSk

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@117ARW-29 May

RT @BakariSavage: “We’re getting a #payraise for the #Military this year!” - @SenDougJones chats w/ Col. Grant about #recruitment efforts (…

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@117ARW-08 Mar

Campbell Miller received the 2019 National Guard Military Child of the Year Award! He is the son of Lt. Col. Chris… https://t.co/33GCqB2uYg

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