157th Air Refueling Wing
The 157th Air Refueling Wing (157 ARW) is a unit of the New Hampshire Air National Guard, stationed at Pease Air National Guard Base, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States. If activated to federal service, the Wing is gained by the United States Air Force Air Mobility Command.
| 157th Air Refueling Wing | |
|---|---|
The first Boeing KC-46A Pegasus to be stationed at Pease arriving on 8 August 2019 | |
| Active | 14 April 1956–present |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | New Hampshire |
| Branch | Air National Guard |
| Type | Wing |
| Role | Air Refueling |
| Part of | New Hampshire Air National Guard |
| Garrison/HQ | Pease Air National Guard Base, Portsmouth, New Hampshire |
| Nickname(s) | Live Free or Die |
| Tail Code | A blue tailband with text "New Hampshire" or "Live Free or Die" included |
| Commanders | |
| Wing Commander | Col Nelson E. Perron |
| Wing Command Chief | CMSgt Kevin Reiter |
| Insignia | |
| 157th Air Refueling Wing emblem | |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Tanker | KC-46 Pegasus |
Missions are as follows:
- Federal: "maintain well-trained, well-equipped units available for prompt mobilization during war and provide assistance during national emergencies"
- State: "provides protection of life, property and preserves peace, order and public safety"
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