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Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base

In Columbus, our primary mission is providing In-flight Refueling to all US Armed Forces and allied nations' aircraft extending their flying range with the capability of transporting cargo, personnel and medevac operations. Additional missions include Homeland Defense and Weather.

Mission Types in Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base (3)

unique-missions Homeland Defense Mission
flying Refueling Mission
ground-support Weather Mission

Units

121st Air Refueling Wing

The 121st Air Refueling Wing's KC-135 Stratotanker mission is to provide the core aerial refueling capability for the U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard. This unique aircraft enhances the Air Force's capability to accomplish its primary missions of Global Reach and Global Power. It also provides aerial refueling support to U.S. Forces and allied nation aircraft. The KC-135 is capable of transporting litter and ambulatory patients using patient support pallets during aeromedical evacuations.