Overview
The base is the home of the 101st Air Refueling Wing (101 ARW), Maine Air National Guard. The 101 ARW provides 24 hour air and ground refueling for many aircraft whose destination takes them across the Atlantic. As an Air National Guard (ANG) unit, the 101 ARW is operationally gained by the Air Mobility Command (AMC). The wing participates around the globe supporting USAF contingency operations such as Operations Noble Eagle, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom. The wing has operated KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft since April 1976 and is part of the Northeast Tanker Task Force (NTTF).
The Northeast Tanker Task Force plans and executes theair refueling portion of fighter and cargo aircraft movements to and from Europe and Southwest Asia. Ground support services contribute to aircraft movement objectives of the Department of Defense and US Allies. When operating under its "state" authority pursuant to Title 32 of the United States Code, the 101 ARW provides logistical and support services to the community and State of Maine in the event of natural disasters or as otherwise directed by the Governor.
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