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914th Air Refueling Wing
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The 914th Air Refueling Wing is a wing of the United States Air Force based out of the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, New York. Assigned to Air Force Reserve Command, it is operationally-gained by Air Mobility Command.
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914th Air Refueling Wing![]() | |
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![]() A wing KC-135 Stratotanker arrives at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station | |
Active | 1963—present |
Country | United States |
Branch | ![]() |
Type | Airlift |
Part of | Air Force Reserve Command |
Garrison/HQ | Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station |
Engagements | Desert Storm[1] |
Decorations | Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm[1] |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Colonel Joseph “20 Grit” Contino |
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914th Air Refueling Wing emblem (approved 25 April 1996[1] | ![]() |
Patch with 914th Tactical Airlift Group emblem (approved 2 November 1966[1] | ![]() |
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Prior to June 2017, the unit was known as the 914th Airlift Wing, flying Lockheed C-130H Hercules airlift aircraft. After that date, it transitioned to an aerial refueling mission with the Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker and was redesignated the 914th Air Refueling Wing.[2][3]