151st Wing
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The 151st Wing (151 WG) is a unit of the Utah Air National Guard, stationed at Roland R. Wright Air National Guard Base, Utah. If activated to federal service, the Wing is gained by the United States Air Force Air Mobility Command.
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151st Wing | |
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Active | 1946-Present |
Country | United States |
Allegiance | Utah |
Branch | Air National Guard |
Type | Wing |
Role | Air Refueling |
Part of | Utah Air National Guard |
Garrison/HQ | Roland R. Wright Air National Guard Base, Salt Lake City, Utah |
Nickname(s) | Salty Guard, Ruddy Ducks |
Tail Code | Red block "UTAH" on black background |
Commanders | |
Commander | Col Kurt R. Davis |
Insignia | |
151st Air Refueling Wing emblem | |
Aircraft flown | |
Tanker | KC-135R Stratotanker |
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The primary mission of the 151st Wing is to provide air refueling support to major commands of the United States Air Force, as well as other U.S. military forces and the military forces of allied nations. Additionally, the unit can support airlift missions. The unit is also tasked with supporting the nuclear strike missions of the Single Integrated Operational Plan.