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Welcome to the official page for the 121st Air Refueling Wing, Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base.

10/08/2026

In case you haven’t gotten enough of our homecoming photos, here are some more!

Airman 1st Class Teagan Coffman, a public affairs specialist from the 178th Wing, came over to help us out last week and captured some special moments.

Several 121st Air Refueling Wing Airmen arrived home last week after a deployment to the Indo-Pacific Command Area of Responsibility. The Airmen of the 121 ARW routinely deploy worldwide, providing crucial air refueling capabilities to the Department of War.

10/06/2026

“As truth be told, homecoming never gets old.” - Hlovate

You might want to grab some tissues for this one.

Several 121st Air Refueling Wing Airmen arrived home last week after a deployment to the Indo-Pacific Command Area of Responsibility. The Airmen of the 121 ARW routinely deploy worldwide, providing crucial air refueling capabilities to the Department of War.

🎥 by Senior Master Sgt. Ralph Branson

10/05/2026

Several 121st Air Refueling Wing Airmen arrived home last week after a deployment to the Indo-Pacific Command Area of Responsibility. The Airmen of the 121 ARW routinely deploy worldwide, providing crucial air refueling capabilities to the Department of War.

📸 by Senior Master Sgt. Ralph Branson

09/30/2026

Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier visited the 121st Air Refueling Wing at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base recently. Lohmeier met with wing leadership and coined two Airmen for their excellence during their deployments at undisclosed locations.

Thanks for stopping by! 🫡🇺🇸

📸 by Airman 1st Class Samir Harris

09/23/2026

Airmen of the 220th Engineering Installation Squadron recently traveled to Jacksonville Air National Guard Base to assess and document its communications infrastructure, providing an opportunity to integrate with and support the 125th Fighter Wing with expert guidance.

Read the full story at the link in the comments below.

09/22/2026

Sky-high delivery through the clouds 😶‍🌫️⛽️

Aerial refueling provides rapid mobility and global reach, eliminating distance constraints so joint forces can deploy personnel, equipment, and critical supplies anywhere on short notice. The C-17 Globemaster III relies on this mid-air fuel delivery from the KC-135 Stratotanker to sustain long-range cargo transport, humanitarian airlift, and dignifying return missions without having to land to refuel

📸 by A1C Samir Harris

09/16/2026

Connecting with our Airmen, strengthening our wing 🤝🇺🇸

Maj. Gen. Randal Efferson, acting director of the Air National Guard, and Chief Master Sgt. Joshua Moore, command chief of the Air National Guard, visited Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base to connect with the 121st ARW. They discussed readiness, answered questions from Airmen, and coined outstanding members for their contributions. A great day showcasing the dedication and pride of our force.

📸 by Senior Master Sgt. Ralph Branson, A1C Taylor Warehime, and A1C Samir Harris

09/15/2026

Master the chaos, dominate the fight 💥🛡️

Defenders with the 121st Air Refueling Wing lead high-intensity convoy operations at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center. Airmen sharpen their tactical response by navigating dense smoke, executing downed gunner and driver drills, and conducting IED sweeps under simulated fire. These realistic scenarios build the lethal readiness needed to dominate future real-world threats.

📸 by A1C Samir Harris

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7370 Minuteman Way
Columbus, OH
43217

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http://www.121arw.ang.af.mil/, http://twitter.com/121arw

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