121st Air Refueling Wing

The 121st Air Refueling Wing, based in Columbus, Ohio, is a unit of the Ohio Air National Guard. The unit is currently newsworthy due to its involvement in a recent fatal aircraft crash in Iraq. Three members of the 121st Air Refueling Wing were among the six U.S. service members killed in the incident. The crash involved a military refueling aircraft, highlighting the unit's primary function of aerial refueling. The names of some of the deceased, including Tech. Sgt. Tyler Simmons, a boom operator assigned to the 121st, have been released, bringing the tragedy closer to home for the Ohio community and underscoring the risks associated with military service. This incident underscores the vital role the 121st plays in supporting global air operations and the sacrifices made by its members.