The Arizona Air National Guard's 197th Air Refueling Squadron has a new name for their home base.

Sky Harbor National Guard Base was officially renamed Goldwater Air National Guard Base on December 09, 2016. The base is named for former Arizona Senator and Republic presidential candidate Barry Goldwater who also served in the Arizona Air National Guard.

The 197th Air Refueling Squadron is a component of the 197th Air Refueling Wing and operates Boeing KC-135Rs.

 

USAF Arizona ANG 197 ARS Boeing KC-135E Stratotanker 57-1452 (1983)