147th Air Refueling Squadron
Description
The 147th Air Refueling Squadron (146 ARS) is a unit of the Pennsylvania Air National Guard 171st Air Refueling Wing located at Pittsburgh IAP Air Reserve Station, Pennsylvania. The 147th is equipped with the KC-135T Stratotanker. Its role is for Air Refueling, nicknamed "Steelers" and has been active since October 1942. Its first engagement during World War II was combat during the Italian Campaign, followed by the invasion of southern France in August.
