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126th deploys in support of Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn

A KC-135 Stratotanker taxis out for take-off to a forward deployed location in support of Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn, March 25, 2011 at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. The KC-135's will provide air-refueling support to coalition aircraft enforcing a no-fly zone over Libya. Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn is the U.S. Africa Command task force established to provide operational and tactical command and control of U.S. military forces supporting the international response to the unrest in Libya and enforcement of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973. UNSCR 1973 authorizes all necessary measures to protect civilians in Libya under threat of attack by Qadhafi regime forces. JTF Odyssey Dawn is commanded by U.S. Navy Admiral Samuel J. Locklear, III. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brian J. Valencia)
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126th deploys in support of Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn

A KC-135 Stratotanker taxis out for take-off to a forward deployed location in support of Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn, March 25, 2011 at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. The KC-135's will provide air-refueling support to coalition aircraft enforcing a no-fly zone over Libya. Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn is the U.S. Africa Command task force established to provide operational and tactical command and control of U.S. military forces supporting the international response to the unrest in Libya and enforcement of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973. UNSCR 1973 authorizes all necessary measures to protect civilians in Libya under threat of attack by Qadhafi regime forces. JTF Odyssey Dawn is commanded by U.S. Navy Admiral Samuel J. Locklear, III. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brian J. Valencia)
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126th deploys in support of Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn

A member of the 126th Air Refueling Wing, Illinois Air National Guard marshals out a KC-135 Stratotanker in preparation to deploy in support of Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn, March 25, 2011 at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn is the U.S. Africa Command task force established to provide operational and tactical command and control of U.S. military forces supporting the international response to the unrest in Libya and enforcement of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973. UNSCR 1973 authorizes all necessary measures to protect civilians in Libya under threat of attack by Qadhafi regime forces. JTF Odyssey Dawn is commanded by U.S. Navy Admiral Samuel J. Locklear, III. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brian J. Valencia)
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126th deploys in support of Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn

Airmen from the 126th Air Refueling Wing, Illinois Air National Guard load bags onto a KC-135 Stratotanker in preparation to deploy in support of Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn, March 25, 2011 at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn is the U.S. Africa Command task force established to provide operational and tactical command and control of U.S. military forces supporting the international response to the unrest in Libya and enforcement of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973. UNSCR 1973 authorizes all necessary measures to protect civilians in Libya under threat of attack by Qadhafi regime forces. JTF Odyssey Dawn is commanded by U.S. Navy Admiral Samuel J. Locklear, III. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brian J. Valencia)
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126th deploys in support of Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn

Airmen from the 126th Air Refueling Wing, Illinois Air National Guard board a KC-135 Stratotanker in preparation to deploy in support of Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn, March 25, 2011 at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn is the U.S. Africa Command task force established to provide operational and tactical command and control of U.S. military forces supporting the international response to the unrest in Libya and enforcement of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973. UNSCR 1973 authorizes all necessary measures to protect civilians in Libya under threat of attack by Qadhafi regime forces. JTF Odyssey Dawn is commanded by U.S. Navy Admiral Samuel J. Locklear, III. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brian J. Valencia)
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130615-Z-LI010-024

U.S. Air Force Col. Ronald Wilson, 110th Airlift Wing Commander and Capt. Jennifer Prichard, pilot a C-21 during a fini-flight at the Battle Creek Air National Guard Base, Battle Creek, Mich., June 15, 2013. This fini-flight marks the final flight of the C-21 at its current assignment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. David Eichaker/Released)
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18th AF CC visit

Members of the 375th Air Mobility Wing listen intently as Lt. Gen. Mark F. Ramsay, 18th Air Force Commander, replies to a question from an audience member about the future financial issues in the Air Force during an all-call at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Dec 2. General Ramsay recently took command of the 18th Air Force and was invited to tour the 375th Air Mobility Wing, meeting Airmen and speaking to them about issues we are facing in the Air Force today. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Ryan Crane)
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Air refueling wing from Scott plays vital role worldwide

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- An A-10 Thunderbolt II from the 442nd Fighter Wing Air Force Reserve Command unit based at Whiteman AFB, Mo., approaches the refueling boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 126th Air Refueling Wing, Illinois Air National Guard, Scott AFB, IL. (US Air Force photo/Tech. Sergeant Tony Tolley)
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Aircraft Flown at Scott

KC-135R, 2009-present: The 906th Air Refueling Squadron moved from the 319th Operations Group, Grand Forks AFB, N.D., to the 375th Operations Group, Scott AFB. The 906th became an active associate unit flying the KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft of the 126th Air Refueling Wing, Illinois Air National Guard.
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Aircraft Flown at Scott

C-21, 1984-present: The 375th received its first C-21As from Gates Learjet during flight line ceremonies at Scott. The C-21A operational support airlift units dispersed in 1993 as part of the objective wing reorganization but were reconsolidated under the 375th Airlift Wing again in 1997.
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Aircraft Flown at Scott

C-40 Clipper, 2007-present: The 54th Airlift Squadron activated on Scott AFB as an active associate unit to fly C-40C aircraft assigned to the 932nd Airlift Wing.
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Aircraft Flown at Scott

C-12 Huron, 1984-94: The C-12 Huron is a military version of an executive passenger and transport aircraft based on the Beech Model 200 Super King Air. It is primarily used by the Air Force, Navy, Army and Marine Corps for several functions, including range clearance, embassy support, medical evacuation, VIP transport, passenger and light cargo transport. The C-12 took its maiden flight on Oct. 27, 1972, and entered service with the Army in 1974. The aircraft can accommodate a maximum of two crew and 13 passengers or 5,000 pounds of cargo. More than 300 of these aircraft are currently in service with the armed forces. The C-12 Huron is the mainstay of operational support airlift.
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Aircraft Flown at Scott

C-29 Hawker, 1990-91: This performed in-flight wartime/peacetime/contingency inspections and evaluations of Air Traffic Control systems and procedures (e.g., instrument departures, arrivals, and approaches). The aircraft ensured navigational aids provided safe guidance for instrument flight, especially at night or adverse weather.
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Aircraft Flown at Scott

C-140 Jet Star, 1987-1990: The 1866th Facility Checking Squadron came to Scott AFB to perform flight inspections world-wide for DoD navigational aids/radar facilities on non-assigned Federal Aviation Administration C-140 Jet Star on Scott AFB controllers. The unit brought with it four C-140A Jet Stars.
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Aircraft Flown at Scott

C-9 Nightingale, 1968-2003: In 1968, MAC activated a new 1400th Air Base Wing to take over host wing responsibility for Scott AFB. This allowed the 375th to focus more on its aeromedical airlift mission—a mission that was expanding through the addition of new medical transport aircraft, C-9A Nightingales. The new C-9A Nightingale was equipped with an assortment of important medical capabilities, but one of its most significant new features was its increased speed and range over existing medical transports.
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Aircraft Flown at Scott

CT-39A Sabreliner, 1978-85: On April 1, 1975, MAC consolidated its newly acquired fleet of 106 Rockwell T-39A Sabreliners under an Administrative Airlift Division, activating three Operational Support Airlift squadrons: the 1400th Military Airlift Squadron at Norton AFB, Calif., the 1401st Military Airlift Squadron at Scott AFB, and the 1402nd Military Airlift Squadron at Andrews AFB, Md.
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Aircraft Flown at Scott

F-86 Sabrejet, 1953-59: The 113th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron inactivated, and its mission of protecting Scott AFB and the St. Louis area was assumed by the newly activated 85th Fighter Interceptor Squadron by flying F- 86 Sabrejets. The 85th moved into newly completed readiness and alert hangars on the east side Scott‘s flight line.
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Aircraft Flown at Scott

C-118 Liftmaster, 1966-69: The C-118 Liftmaster aircraft brought the first aeromedical evacuation patients from Vietnam to Scott AFB. The evacuees stopped overnight at Scott, en-route to other medical facilities.
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Aircraft Flown at Scott

C-131 Samaritan, 1966-69: Gaining all the resources and manpower from the 1405th, the 375th was able to seamlessly take over the 1405 ATW‘s missions. The 375th performed, managed and trained others for aeromedical airlift, an airlift mission flown primarily with C-131A Samaritans, supported by C-118 Liftmasters. The wing maintained and scheduled air shuttle and courier services to the east and west coasts.
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C-121 Constellation, 1968: The C-121A was the military variant of the commercial Model 749 Constellation. Between 1948 and 1955 the USAF ordered 150 C-121As for use as cargo/passenger carriers, executive transports, and airborne early warning aircraft. As a troop carrier, they could carry a maximum of 44 passengers. Military use of the “Connie” spanned three wars: World War II, Korea and Vietnam and they were used extensively by both military and civilian airlines until the early 1960s. In addition, in 1967, an RC-121 was the first aircraft to provide Airborne Warning and Control intercept information to an Air Force fighter intercepting and shooting down a MiG over Vietnam.
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