The 351st Air Refueling Squadron is a unit within the United States Air Force, primarily focused on air-to-air refueling operations. Established in 1947, it belongs to the 22nd Air Refueling Wing stationed at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The squadron operates Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, which serve as aerial gas stations for other military aircraft during extended flights or missions. The mission of the 351st ARS is to enable global power projection by extending the operational reach and capabilities of U.S. forces through the delivery of air refueling, providing an essential service for maintaining America’s strategic advantage in the air.