126th Operations Group
| 126th Operations Group | |
|---|---|
126th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker taking off to support Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn, 24 March 2011 | |
| Active | 1942–1946; 1947–1953, 1953–1974, 1993–present |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Illinois |
| Branch | Air National Guard |
| Role | Air refueling |
| Part of | Illinois Air National Guard |
| Garrison/HQ | Scott Air Force Base, Belleville, Illinois |
| Nickname(s) | The Silver Streaks (World War II) |
| Motto(s) | We Win or Die (World War II) Anytime, Anywhere |
| Engagements | European Theater of Operations |
| Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Col Jeanette A. Moore |
| Insignia | |
| 126th Operations Group emblem | |
| 344th Bombardment Group emblem | |
| Tail stripe | |
| World War II tail marking | White triangle |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Tanker | KC-135R |
The 126th Operations Group is an air refuelling group of the United States Air Force and the Illinois Air National Guard. While its primary task is to refuel aircraft in flight, it can transport, airlift, supplies and personnel. The unit is also tasked with supporting the nuclear strike missions of the Single Integrated Operational Plan.
During peacetime, the group receives direction through the adjutant general of Illinois, the governor of Illinois and the National Guard Bureau. Upon federal mobilization, the wing is assigned to Air Mobility Command and the 15th Expeditionary Mobility Task Force.