171st Air Refueling Squadron

171st Air Refueling Squadron
KC-135T Stratotanker 60-0346 171st Air Refueling Squadron
Active10 February 1943–Present
Country United States
Allegiance United States
 Michigan
Branch United States Air Force
  Air National Guard
TypeSquadron
RoleAir Refueling
Part ofMichigan Air National Guard
127th Air Refueling Group
Garrison/HQSelfridge Air National Guard Base, Mount Clemens, Michigan
Nickname(s)"Michigan Six Pack"
Tail FlashBlack tail stripe "Michigan" in Yellow
EngagementsEuropean Theater of Operations
Insignia
171st Airlift Squadron emblem
Emblem of the World War II 374th Fighter Squadron
Emblem of the 171st Fighter-Interceptor Squadron (ADC)
171st Airlift Squadron C-130 Hercules
171st Fighter Squadron F-16A interceptor, 1991
171st Fighter Squadron F-4C interceptor, 1983
Convair F-106B-75-CO Delta Darts 59-0150 and 59-0153. Check tail and "Michigan" appeared at the top of the tail fin.
171st Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron RF-84F 52-8756

The 171st Air Refueling Squadron (171 ARS) is a unit of the Michigan Air National Guard's 127th Wing (127 WG) located at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan. The 171st is equipped with the KC-135T Stratotanker.