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The '''203d Air Refueling Squadron (203 ARS)''' is a unit of the [[Hawaii Air National Guard]] [[154th Wing]] located at [[Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam]], Honolulu, Hawaii. The 203d is equipped with the [[KC-135R Stratotanker]]. |
The '''203d Air Refueling Squadron (203 ARS)''' is a unit of the [[Hawaii Air National Guard]] [[154th Wing]] located at [[Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam]], Honolulu, Hawaii. The 203d is equipped with the [[KC-135R Stratotanker]]. |
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==Overview== |
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The 203d Air Refueling Squadron is a unit of the 154th Wing. It is an associate Unit with the 96th Air Refueling Squadron at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. |
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The squadron flies the KC-135R Stratotanker, which provides the core aerial-refueling capability for the Air Force and has excelled in this role for more than 50 years. This unique asset enhances the Air Force's capability to accomplish its primary missions of Global Reach and Global Power. It also provides aerial-refueling support to Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps and allied-nation aircraft. The KC-135 is also capable of transporting litter and ambulatory patients using patient support pallets during aeromedical evacuations. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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* Established as 203d Air Refueling Squadron and allotted to Hawaii ANG in 1993 |
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: Received federal recognition and activated on 116 January 1993 |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 22:13, 6 December 2012
| 203d Air Refueling Squadron | |
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 203d Air Refueling Squadron - Boeing KC-135R-BN Stratotanker 61-0290, Hawaii Air National Guard | |
| Active | 16 January 1993-Present |
| Country |  United States |
| Branch |  Air National Guard |
| Type | Squadron |
| Role | Air Refueling |
| Part of | Hawaii Air National Guard |
| Garrison/HQ | Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Nickname(s) | A' Ole Mamao Loa |
| Tail Code | "HH" |
| Insignia | |
| 203rd Air Refueling Squadron emblem | File:203rd Air Refueling Squadron emblem.jpg |
The 203d Air Refueling Squadron (203 ARS) is a unit of the Hawaii Air National Guard 154th Wing located at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Honolulu, Hawaii. The 203d is equipped with the KC-135R Stratotanker.
Overview
The 203d Air Refueling Squadron is a unit of the 154th Wing. It is an associate Unit with the 96th Air Refueling Squadron at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.
The squadron flies the KC-135R Stratotanker, which provides the core aerial-refueling capability for the Air Force and has excelled in this role for more than 50 years. This unique asset enhances the Air Force's capability to accomplish its primary missions of Global Reach and Global Power. It also provides aerial-refueling support to Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps and allied-nation aircraft. The KC-135 is also capable of transporting litter and ambulatory patients using patient support pallets during aeromedical evacuations.
History
- Established as 203d Air Refueling Squadron and allotted to Hawaii ANG in 1993
- Received federal recognition and activated on 116 January 1993
References
This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency
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