916th Air Refueling Wing
The 916th Air Refueling Wing is an Air Reserve Component (ARC) of the United States Air Force. It is assigned to the Fourth Air Force, Air Force Reserve Command, stationed at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. If mobilized, the Wing is gained by the Air Mobility Command.
| 916th Air Refueling Wing | |
|---|---|
The first KC-46A Pegasus lands at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, June 12, 2020 | |
| Active | 1963–1972; – 1986 – present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Type | Wing |
| Role | Air Refueling |
| Part of | Air Force Reserve Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina |
| Motto(s) | Maximo Conato Latin By the Utmost Effort (1963–1972) |
| Decorations | Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Colonel Stephen L Lanier |
| Insignia | |
| 916th Air Refueling Wing emblem (approved 4 May 1964) | |
| Tail stripe | Green, "First in Flight" in yellow |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Tanker | Boeing KC-46 Pegasus |
The wing was scheduled to start flying the KC-46A Pegasus in 2019. The first KC-46A was delivered on June 12, 2020, the second on August 7, 2020, and the third and fourth on September 10, 2020.
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