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Five KC-135 Stratotankers assigned to the 101st Air Refueling Wing line up before a comprehensive formation training sortie at the Bangor Air National Guard Base, Maine, Oct. 7, 2025.
MAINEiacs Conduct 5-Ship Training Sortie
Staff Sgt. Tyler Emerson, a member of the 101st Security Forces Squadron, emerges from a smoke screen as part of the 101st's Air Base Ground Defense Training Oct. 19th, 2025, 101st Air Refueling Wing, Bangor, Maine.
The 101st Security Forces Squadron Ground Defense Training
Staff Sgt. Joseph Burke, a member of the 101st Air Refueling Wing Security Forces Squadron, participates in an active shooter exercise at the Bangor Air National Guard Base, Bangor, Maine, Jan. 9, 2026.
Active Shooter Exercise
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds prepares to take off after being refueled by the KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 101st Air Refueling Wing, Sept. 10, 2025.
MAINEiacs Refuel the Thunderbirds
Chief Master Sgt. Michael Guthrie, with the 101st Air Refueling Wing Security Forces Squadron, begins the final stretch of the 12-mile march while participating in the Mogadishu Mile, Oct. 2, 2025, at Bangor Air National Guard Base, Maine.
The 101st Participates in the Mogadishu Mile
A team of Maine Army National Guardsmen address Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) students during an exercise Aug. 14, 2025, at the Bangor Air National Guard Base, Bangor, ME.
MAINEiacs Conduct Vital Training
The MAINEiac Family Day is time honored tradition that invites families and outside organizations to the 101st ARW to celebrate military families.
Family Day 2025.
The 101st Security Forces Squadron performed a Field Training Exercise Aug. 8th, 2025 at the 101st Air Refueling Wing, Bangor, Maine. Members of the 101st SFS executed tactical maneuvers during the FTX which was focused on security operations in a simulated deployed environment.
FTX with the 101st SFS
Mombers of the Company Grade Officers' Council pose outside the Bangor Area Recovery Network.
The Company Grade Officers' Council volunteer at the BARN
Atlantic Alliance 2025 is the premier East Coast naval integration exercise, showcasing a range of events, including force integration, air assault operations, amphibious assault training, and a simulated war-at-sea exercise.
Atlantic Alliance 2025
An F-15C Eagle from the 104th Fighter Wing, Westfield, Ma, receives a mid-air refuel by a KC-135 from the 101st Air Refueling Wing
F-15C Refuel

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The MAINEiac Radio Show Episode LXXII
101st Air Refueling Wing
Audio by Senior Airman Bridget Rossignol
May 22, 2026 | 39:19
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Capt. Mathieu Rochette of the 101st Air Refueling Wing and Lt. Col. Gary Jordan of the 243rd Engineering Installation Squadron take on episode 3 of Wings of Fire. Listen to them share stories of leadership, experiences, and fond memories as they eat chicken wings that get increasingly spicier as conversation continues. More
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Deploy and employ air refueling, airlift, expeditionary aerospace and combat support forces around the world, while supporting National Security, Homeland Defense, and State of Maine objectives at home.

Vision Statement

To be a world-class organization, inspiring all to achieve their full potential, while building on the MAINEiac tradition of excellence, teamwork and commitment to the mission.

Commander's Priorities

- Reoptimize the Maine Air National Guard for maximum global impact
- Lead change with existing and emerging teammates
- Recruit and retain the nation's best

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