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MAINEiacs Aim High During Arctic Challenge
June 7, 2023
A Belgium F-16 maneuvers to receive more fuel midair from a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Arctic Circle, June 7, 2023. The 101st Air Refueling Wing is taking part in Arctic Challenge Exercise 2023, a live fly exercise that serves to advance arctic security initiatives and enhance interoperability in the increasingly dynamic and contested region.
Pennsylvania Air Guard Joins Operation Noble Defender
November 15, 2022
Under the direction of the North American Aerospace Defense Command , F-15s assigned to the Massachusetts Air National Guard, CF-18s assigned to the Royal Canadian Air Force, and a KC-135 assigned to the Maine Air National Guard fly in formation behind a KC-135 assigned to the Pennsylvania Air National Guard during air defense Operation Noble Defender Oct. 27, 2022.  The exercise validates the command’s capability to defend Canada and the United States.
Maine Air National Guard Present at New England Spark Summit
August 19, 2022
The 101st Air Refueling Wing Metals Technology Shop displays an articulating 3d printed KC-135 at the New England Spark Summit Aug, 11, 2022.
Maine Air National Guard, Montenegro Partner in SPP Event
June 13, 2022
Officers from the Montenegrin army and members of the Maine Air National Guard climb a communications tower at the South Portland Air National Guard Station June 1, 2022. Four officers from Montenegro participated in communications familiarization events with the 243rd Engineering Installations Squadron and 265th Combat Communications Squadron during a State Partnership Program visit.
Maine Airman helps strengthen Montenegro partnership
November 8, 2021
Maine Air National Guard Maj. Carolyn Richley, bilateral affairs officer, in Montenegro. Maine and Montenegro have been partners for 15 years under the Department of Defense State Partnership Program, building a cooperative mutually beneficial relationship.
Air National Guard units support Formidable Shield exercise
May 20, 2021
Airmen from the Iowa Air National Guard’s 185th Air Refueling Wing move a fuel system icing inhibitor cart in place to begin refueling a U.S. Air Force KC-135 on the flight line at the Glasgow Prestwick International Airport, Scotland, May 18, 2021. The portable fuel injection system is used to add deicing fuel additive during ground refueling. Air Guard Airmen and their refueling aircraft are in Scotland providing air refueling support as part of NATO exercise Formidable Shield.