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Congressman Michael Guest holds a roundtable at the 186th Air Refueling Wing, Key Field Air National Guard Base, Meridian, Mississippi, Sept. 25, 2023, to discuss efforts to bring the KC-46 Pegasus aircraft, the next generation of aerial refueling, to the base. Opening remarks were provided by Col. Chris Thomas, Mississippi National Guard Director of Legislative Affairs. (Air National Guard photo by Maj. Sabrina Dalton)

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President of Citizens National Bank Archie McDonnell speaks to participants of a roundtable held by Congressman Michael Guest at the 186th Air Refueling Wing, Key Field Air National Guard Base, Meridian, Mississippi, Sept. 25, 2023, to discuss efforts to bring the KC-46 Pegasus aircraft, the next generation of aerial refueling, to the base. (Air National Guard photo by Maj. Sabrina Dalton)

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Congressman Michael Guest speaks to participants of a roundtable at the 186th Air Refueling Wing, Key Field Air National Guard Base, Meridian, Mississippi, Sept. 25, 2023, to discuss efforts to bring the KC-46 Pegasus aircraft, the next generation of aerial refueling, to the base. (Air National Guard photo by Maj. Sabrina Dalton)

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Congressman Michael Guest speaks to members of the media following a roundtable held at the 186th Air Refueling Wing, Sept. 25, 2023, to discuss efforts to bring the KC-46 Pegasus aircraft, the next generation of aerial refueling, to the base. Maj. Gen. Barry Blanchard, Assistant Adjutant General, Air, and Mississippi Air National Guard Commander, along with Col. Cynthia Smith, 186th Air Refueling Wing Commander, briefed more than 50 state and local leaders on this key initiative. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Maj. Sabrina Dalton)

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Congressman Michael Guest greets Airmen with the 186th Air Refueling wing following a roundtable held at Key Field Air National Guard Base, Meridian, Mississippi, Sept. 25, 2023, to discuss efforts to bring the KC-46 Pegasus aircraft, the next generation of aerial refueling, to the base. (Air National Guard photo by Maj. Sabrina Dalton)

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Congressman Michael Guest greets Airmen on the flight line at the 186th Air Refueling Wing, Key Field Air National Guard Base, Meridian, Mississippi, Sept. 25, 2023, following a roundtable to discuss efforts to bring the KC-46 Pegasus aircraft, the next generation of aerial refueling, to the base. (Air National Guard photo by Maj. Sabrina Dalton)

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Col. Cynthia Smith, commander of the 186th Air Refueling Wing, speaks to media following a roundtable held by Congressman Michael Guest at the 186th Air Refueling Wing, Key Field Air National Guard Base, Meridian, Mississippi, Sept. 25, 2023. Guest, Smith, and Maj. Gen. Barry Blanchard discussed efforts to bring the KC-46 Pegasus aircraft, the next generation of aerial refueling, to the base. (Air National Guard photo by Maj. Sabrina Dalton)

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Stanley selected as 9th Wing Command Chief for 186th ARW

Chief Master Sgt. William B. Stanley was recently selected to serve as the 9th Command Chief Master Sergeant for the 186th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) at a change of responsibility ceremony Saturday, September 9th, 2023, at Key Field Air National Guard Base.

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186th Air Refueling Wing honored to host CODEL Staff

186th Air Refueling Wing and NAS Meridian leadership stand on the Key Field Air National Guard Base flightline alongside members of Mississippi Congressional Delegation (CODEL) and Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) staff, Aug. 24, 2023. The 186th Air ARW hosted the CODEL and SASC staff members who received briefs from 186th ARW Commander Col. Cindy Smith and NAS Meridian Commanding Officer Capt. Luke Davis who each gave overviews of operations at their respective bases and talked about how the military benefits the local community. (Air National Guard photo by Maj. Sabrina Dalton)

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186th Air Refueling Wing honored to host CODEL Staff

Photo By Maj. Sabrina Dalton | 186th Air Refueling Wing Commander Col. Cindy Smith welcomes congressional delegation (CODEL) staff members, Aug. 24, 2023, at Key Field Air National Guard Base, Mississippi. CODEL staff heard from Col. Smith and NAS Meridian Commanding Officer Capt. Luke Davis regarding operations at their respective bases and talked about how the military benefits the local community. (Air National Guard photo by Maj. Sabrina Dalton)

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Friends of the RC-26

Former pilots and crew members pose in front of the RC-26 aircraft in January 2023 at Key Field Air National Guard Base to commemorate the long rich history of the mission of the RC-26.

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186 ARW refuels fighter at Air Defender 2023

An F-15 Eagle receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker out of the 186th Air Refueling Wing, Key Field, Meridian, Miss., during Air Defender 2023, June 21, 2023. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Sarver.

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186th ARW KC-135R refuels fighters for Air Defender 2023

Two F-35 Lightening II aircraft fly in formation after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker out of the 186th Air Refueling Wing, Key Field, Meridian, Miss., during Air Defender 2023, June 21, 2023. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Sarver.

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Mississippi Air Guard Retires RC-26 Aircraft

After 30 years of service, the last RC-12 has left Key Field Air National Guard base leaving a rich legacy serving our nation and state.

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Mississippi Air Guard Retires RC-26 Aircraft

After 30 years of service, the last RC-12 has left Key Field Air National Guard base leaving a rich legacy serving our nation and state.

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Mississippi Air Guard Retires RC-26 Aircraft

After 30 years of service, the last RC-12 has left Key Field Air National Guard base leaving a rich legacy serving our nation and state.

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Mississippi Air Guard Retires RC-26 Aircraft

After 30 years of service, the last RC-12 has left Key Field Air National Guard base leaving a rich legacy serving our nation and state.

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186th Names Street after Sam Forbert Jr.

186th ARW renames street after Brig. Gen (retired) Sam Forbert in a ceremony June 29, 2023 at Key Field Air National Guard Base.

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186th Names Street after Sam Forbert Jr.

186th ARW renames street after Brig. Gen (retired) Sam Forbert in a ceremony June 29, 2023 at Key Field Air National Guard Base.

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