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Commercial tanker refuels US Air Force fighters for Singapore exercise
The U.S. Air Force could use commercial tankers to refuel fighters during training or exercises to free up its own tankers for operational missions.
Fairchild AFB sees largest launch of KC-135 fleet in base history
Fairchild Air Force Base saw 20 aircraft in their KC-135 fleet conduct a Minimum Interval Take-Off as part of a proficiency and readiness exercise conducted by the 92nd Air Refueling Wing Sept. 29, 2021.
Gradual retirement for tanker jets endorsed by House lawmakers
The Air Force wants to ditch older tankers to make room for the KC-46 Pegasus.
New MQ-25 warrant officer specialty now open to sailor and civilian applicants
The Navy announced in December it was creating the new warrant officer specialty for those who will operate the MQ-25 Stingray carrier-based refueling drone.
By Diana Stancy
More cost overruns are coming for Boeing as the KC-46 program logs another two technical deficiencies
The KC-46 now has six "category 1" deficiencies on the books.
By Valerie Insinna
National Guard members from Kentucky, Hawaii to support Capitol task force; Maine guardsmen return from DC
Nearly 2,300 National Guard members will continue the support mission through May 23 following the Jan. 6 riot.
Despite growing pains, KC-46 tanker will begin ‘limited operations’
Due to technical problems, the KC-46 will remain prohibited from operating in combat.
By Valerie Insinna
Another gate breach at RAF Mildenhall prompts increased security measures
This is the second gate breach at Mildenhall in less than four years.
By Howard Altman
Boeing’s cost overruns on KC-46 now exceed initial contract with US Air Force
Pressures on Boeing's commercial business during the pandemic have permeated the KC-46 program.
By Valerie Insinna
Navy unveils warrant officer specialty to operate MQ-25 Stingray refueling drones
In addition to street-to-fleet warrants, enlisted sailors will also be able to apply for the program and earn the 737X warrant officer designator.The Navy plans to recruit approximately 450 people to pilot the unmanned aerial refueler aircraft.
By Diana Stancy