Units

The primary mission of the 171st Air Refueling Wing is to provide in-flight refueling to Department of Defense and NATO aircraft. In doing so, we provide resources for global engagement, meet national objectives, and assist local and state authorities at the direction of the governor. The 171st also supports the Homeland Defense mission on a daily basis. The wing is proud to support to two Geographically Separated Units (GSUs), the 258th Air Traffic Control Squadron in Johnstown, PA and the 146th Weather Flight, a Special Operations Command unit.

146th Ar Squadron

The 146th Air Refueling Squadron is a unit of the 171st Air Refueling Wing and flies the KC-135T Stratotanker. Read More

147th Ar Squadron

The 147th Air Refueling Squadron is a unit of the 171st Air Refueling Wing and flies the KC-135T Stratotanker. Read More

258th Atc Squadron

The 258th Air Traffic Control Squadron is a geographically separated unit of the 171st ARW, and is located at the John P. Murtha Cambria County Airport in Johnstown Pennsylvania. Although the 258th only has 80 members, its mission is integral to the successful and safe operations of USAF, DOD, and allied aircraft at CONUS and OCONUS airfields. Read More...