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Welcome to the official World Wide Web site of the 190th Air Refueling Wing. This site is provided as a public service through the cooperative efforts of the 190th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs and the Kansas Air National Guard.
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The 190th Air Refueling Wing is one of two Air National Guard units in the Kansas Air National Guard. Our unit is located on Forbes Field Air National Guard Base, Topeka, Kansas. 

Our mission is flying the KC-135 air refueling aircraft in support of world-wide aerial refueling. Our 900+ member unit is rich in aerial history. The 190th began it's Kansas history as the 117th Fighter Interceptor Squadron in Hutchinson, Kansas. In 1967 the unit moved to its current home, Forbes Field (then Forbes Air Force Base).
tabAir National Guard State Mission 
When Air National Guard units are not mobilized or under federal control, they report to the governor of their respective state, territory (Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands) or the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard. Each of the 54 National Guard organizations is supervised by the adjutant general of the state or territory. Under state law, the Air National Guard provides protection of life, property and preserves peace, order and public safety. These missions are accomplished through emergency relief support during natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes and forest fires; search and rescue operations; support to civil defense authorities; maintenance of vital public services and counterdrug operations.
tabAir National Guard Federal Mission 
The Air National Guard's federal mission is to maintain well-trained, well-equipped units available for prompt mobilization during war and provide assistance during national emergencies (such as natural disasters or civil disturbances). During peacetime, the combat-ready units and support units are assigned to most Air Force major commands to carry out missions compatible with training, mobilization readiness, humanitarian and contingency operations such as Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.

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Please contact the public affairs office at 785-861-4593 or regarding public information and media queries. Additionally, this office handles all community relations requests to include base tours and speakers.

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190th Air Refueling Wing
Forbes Field Air National Guard Base
5920 SE Coyote Drive
Topeka, KS 66619-5370

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