What is the 911th ARS?

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C.- Airman 1st Class Jeremias Ramos, 911th Air Refueling Squadron crew chief, checks the tire pressure on a KC-135R Stratotanker here, March 16, 2011. Checking the tire for wear, tear and pressure is part of the pre-flight inspection process. Airman Ramos is a native of Philadelphia. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Whitney Lambert) (RELEASED)

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What is the 911th ARS?

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C.- Airman 1st Class Curtis Walter, 911th Air Refueling Squadron crew chief, prepares to drain excess fuel from the right wing of a KC-135R Stratotanker here, March 16, 2011. The 911th ARS was the first active tanker squadron stood-up within the 916th Air Refueling Wing. Airman Walter hails from Middleburg, Penn. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Whitney Lambert) (RELEASED)

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SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C.- Wayne Wuori, 911th Air Refueling Squadron aircraft structure maintenance technician, inspects the cove-lip door on a KC-135R Stratotanker here, March 16, 2011. The mission of the 911th ARS is to organize, train and equip KC-135R/T personnel and aircraft for deployment, aerial refueling and airlift operations in support the United States and its allies. Mr. Wuori hails from Jay, Maine. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Whitney Lambert) (RELEASED)

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What is the 911th ARS?

Published March 17, 2011
By Senior Airman Whitney Lambert
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SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- The mission of the 911th Air Refueling Squadron is to organize, train and equip KC-135R/T personnel and aircraft for deployment, aerial refueling and airlift operations in support the United States and its allies. There are 294 active duty Airmen and civilian personnel assigned to the 911th ARS between operations and maintenance sections.

The first active tanker associate squadron initiated into the Air Force was the 911th ARS, April 11, 2008. The 911th ARS is the first active tanker squadron within the 916th Air Refueling Wing. Since their activation, the 911th ARS staff earned recognition for their operational capabilities with an Outstanding Unit Award and the Gen. Spaatz Award for being the "Best Air Refueling Squadron in Air Mobility Command."