155th Air Refueling Wing

This Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

The 155th Air Refueling Wing remembers the fallen and their enduring legacy of courage, service, and selflessness. 🇺🇸✈

After more than three decades of dedicated military service, the 155th Air Refueling Wing proudly honored Col. Wade Mueller during his retirement ceremony May 2, 2026, at Nebraska National Guard air base in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Mueller began his Air Force career in 1992 and continued his legacy of leadership when he joined the Nebraska Air National Guard in 2018. During his time with the 155th ARW, he served as Deputy Commander, helping lead the wing through continued mission success while mentoring the next generation of Airmen.

Reflecting on a career spanning 23 years of active duty service and eight years with the Nebraska Air National Guard, Mueller thanked family, friends, and fellow Airmen who supported him throughout his journey.

During the ceremony, 155th ARW Commander Col. Christopher Hesse presented Mueller with the Legion of Merit, recognizing his exceptional leadership and lasting impact on the wing and its mission.

Thank you, Col. Mueller, for your unwavering service, leadership, and commitment to the Airmen of the 155th ARW and the nation. Wishing you and your family the very best in retirement! 🇺🇸✈️

Good food, great stories, and even better company.

On April 15, 2026, the Chiefs Council brought together our incredible retirees at Lincoln air base, Nebraska, for the annual Retiree Breakfast, reconnecting old friends, sharing laughs, and celebrating the legacy they built.

We also gave them a look at what’s happening now at the 155th Air Refueling Wing, and let’s just say, the mission is still flying strong thanks to them. ✈️

The 155th Medical Group welcomed new leadership during a Change of Command ceremony on April 11, 2026.

Col. Angela M. Ling assumed command following her promotion to colonel, succeeding Col. Brooke M. Sciuto, who led the unit through a period of high operations, deployments, and key medical readiness achievements.

Please join us in thanking Col. Sciuto for her dedicated leadership and congratulating Col. Ling as she takes command of the 155th Medical Group.

Airmen from the 155th Air Refueling Wing, alongside Soldiers from the Nebraska National Guard, supported wildfire suppression operations as part of ongoing response efforts to the historic Cottonwood and Morrill County wildfires, which have burned nearly 800,000 acres across central and western Nebraska.

As part of a Joint Emergency Response Crew, Guardsmen conducted mop-up operations, extinguishing residual hot spots to reduce the risk of rekindle and support sustained containment. As of March 24, both fires are 98% contained.

The 155th is proud to support our communities alongside our Nebraska National Guard partners.

📸: Senior Airman Jeremiah Johnson

The 155th Air Refueling Wing proudly recognized our 2025 Outstanding Airmen of the Year (OAY) winners, along with standout performers from the recent AMC inspection. These Airmen exemplify excellence, professionalism, and dedication, setting the standard across the wing every day. Leadership also accepted awards on behalf of those unable to attend, ensuring their achievements were recognized and honored.

Your hard work does not go unnoticed. Congratulations to all who were recognized for their exceptional performance and commitment to the mission. 🇺🇸✈️

**EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE**

Over the next few days, the 155th Air Refueling Wing, located at the Nebraska National Guard air base in Lincoln, Nebraska, will be conducting a routinely scheduled readiness exercise as part of our regularly scheduled drill weekend.

Local residents may notice increased activity in and around the base, hear loud explosions or witness simulated operational scenarios. These are
routine training activities and pose no risk to public safety.

**EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE**

Did someone say “brrrrrrrrrr”… or did you mean “brrrrrrrrt”? 😏✈️

An A-10 Thunderbolt II from the 442d Fighter Wing links up with one of our KC-135 Stratotankers for in-flight refueling, extending range, endurance, and combat power.

These eye-catching shots were captured by Tech. Sgt. Sean Pozehl, Combat Training and Arms Maintenance, while he and fellow Security Forces Airmen conducted Fly Away Security Team (FAST) training aboard the aircraft, protecting the mission and staying ready anytime, anywhere.

Huge thanks to TSgt Pozehl for capturing the action.

The 155th Medical Group’s Detachment 1 held a change of command ceremony as Lt. Col. Brian Shahan assumed command from Lt. Col. Angela Ling.

DET 1 is a specialized Air Force medical element that provides critical, life-saving care for the state’s larger joint CERFP Task Force during a CBRNE incident. Our expert medics integrate directly with Army National Guard elements to form a unified, rapid response.

Thank you, Lt. Col. Ling, for your exceptional leadership and service to the unit.