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Master Sgt. Joe Simpson, 940th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, and Col. Stephanie W. Williams, 940th Air Refueling Wing commander, uncover the “El Diablo” nose art on a KC-135 Stratotanker May 5 at Beale Air Force Base, California.

May 6, 2018

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, California — Adding artwork to the front of an aircraft is a long-standing tradition, stemming back to World War I. From sharp teeth to combat cartoon characters, these paintings became a morale-booster for the troops during the war. The 940th Air Refueling Wing has been bringing the tradition to life again, after being re-designated as a KC-135 Stratotanker

821st CRG deploys to Puerto Rico in support of Hurricane Maria relief efforts

Sept. 29, 2017

AF Week in Photos

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (AFNS) — This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.

Two members of the 940th Air Refueling Wing unveil the “Let’s Roll!” nose art May 7, 2017, at Beale Air Force Base, California. “Let’s Roll!” was the wing’s second nose art to be placed on one of their KC-13 Statotankers since being re-designated as an air refueling wing last year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tara R. Abrahams)

May 19, 2017

“Let’s Roll!” again

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, California — As the 940th Air Refueling Wing’s mission becomes fully operational, the tanker rolls again, with the wing’s second nose art dedication. The “Let’s Roll!” nose art was unveiled May 7, 2017, at Beale Air Force Base, California, but this isn’t the first time it’s been painted on a KC-135 Stratotanker here. Shortly after the attacks on 9/11, each

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brendin Peters (left), 317th Airlift Squadron loadmaster and U.S. Air Force Col. Craig Peters, 940th Air Refueling Wing commander, reunite in front of a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft after a training mission, March 17, 2017, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Brendin Peters participated in a refueling training mission where his crew’s C-17 was refueled by a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft piloted by his father Craig Peters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cody Dowell/Released)

March 24, 2017

Father and son train together

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Oklahoma – — Altus Air Force Base trains new aircrew members every day, but on March 17, 2017, a father and son were reunited during a training mission together, 21,000 feet in the air.U.S. Air Force Col. Craig Peters, 940th Air Refueling Wing commander, piloted a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker and had the chance to refuel a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster

Airmen assigned to the 940th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron work on the tail of the KC-135 Stratotanker Feb. 10, 2017, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Around 150 Airmen were involved in a mass practice, preparing four KC-135 Stratotankers for expedited takeoff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tara R. Abrahams)

Feb. 12, 2017

Mass training prepares tankers for expedited takeoff

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, California — The 940th Maintenance and Operations Groups participated in training with four KC-135 Stratotankers Feb. 10, 2017, at Beale Air Force Base, California. This was the first mass practice since the return of the refueling mission last year and served as preparation for upcoming exercises and inspections. “We have to practice to be ready,” said Chief

Santa Claus and one of his elves arrive at the 940th Air Refueling Wing’s holiday party Dec. 3, 2016, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Santa spent time taking photos and socializing with the wing and their family members after the commander’s call. (Air Force Photo by Airman Tristan D. Viglianco)

Dec. 9, 2016

Commander’s call, holiday party offer support for deployers

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, California — Col. Craig C. Peters, 940th Air Refueling Wing commander, held a commander’s call followed by a holiday party, for the wing’s members and their families December 3, 2016, at Beale Air Force Base, California. With holidays fast approaching and over 100 Airmen assigned to the wing scheduled for deployment in the upcoming months, the event was

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