The mission of the 185th Air Refueling Wing is to provide ready Airmen to support global strategic competition, nuclear deterrence, and aerial refueling across federal and state missions. 

To achieve that mission, the 185th vision is to be professional, resilient, and empowered Airmen to be ready for any challenge across current and future domains. 

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