Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker

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Name: Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker
First reported 10 hours ago - Updated 1 hour ago - 2 reports
Tim Murphy
Tim Murphy

Murphy Announces 171st Air Guard On Short List for KC-46A Tankers

Pittsburgh base named ‘reasonable alternative’ for next roundContact: Dain Pascocello, 202.225.2301Pittsburgh, PA — Congressman Tim Murphy (PA-18) announced today that the 171st Air Refueling Wing in Pittsburgh has been named as a “reasonable alternative” ... [Published Congressman Tim Murphy - 1 hour ago]
First reported 6 hours ago - Updated 6 hours ago - 1 reports
Chuck Hagel
Chuck Hagel

"Stronger than Ever" -- U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel's Visit to Israel

Chuck Hagel, in his first official to Israel as U.S. Secretary of Defense, stressed that "military-to-military cooperation between the U.S. and Israel is stronger than ever, and will only continue to deepen in the future." Secretary Hagel and Israeli ... [Published Eucom - 6 hours ago]
First reported 7 hours ago - Updated 7 hours ago - 1 reports
Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker
Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker

SALUTING THE BRAVE: Procession For Fallen Fairchild Airmen

AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. - On Thursday dozens of people lined the streets in Airway Heights to pay their respects to Capt. Victoria Pinckney and Tech. Sgt. Herman "Tre" Mackey III as their bodies were transported to Spokane ahead of Tuesday's public memorial. ... [Published KHQ Right Now - 7 hours ago]
First reported 8 hours ago - Updated 8 hours ago - 1 reports
US Marshals Service
US Marshals Service

58 Future leaders encouraged to do the "right thing"

COLUMBUS, Ga. — Fifty-eight future leaders in the United States military and Western Hemisphere countries were encouraged to do the right thing when no one else is looking Wednesday during a graduation at Fort Benning’s McGinnis-Wickam Hall.After 12-months ... [Published Stars and Stripes - 8 hours ago]
First reported 9 hours ago - Updated 9 hours ago - 1 reports

Remains of KC-135 airmen return to Fairchild AFB

Related: SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. -- The remains of the Fairchild Air Force Base airmen killed in a KC-135 crash returned to Spokane County on Thursday. Air Force leaders have planned a public memorial to honor the crew killed during a plane crash in Ky ... [Published KREM.com - 9 hours ago]
First reported 18 hours ago - Updated 12 hours ago - 2 reports

ND officials still hopeful base can get tankers

GRAND FORKS — North Dakota's governor and congressional delegation say they will continue to push for a new air refueling tanker mission at Grand Forks Air Force Base. GRAND FORKS — North Dakota's governor and congressional delegation say they will continue ... [Published Fargo Forum - 12 hours ago]
First reported May 22 2013 - Updated 20 hours ago - 3 reports
Air National Guard
Air National Guard

Pease is top Air Guard base pick for KC-46A tankers

PORTSMOUTH ? Pease Air National Guard Base has been selected by the military as the most desirable guard facility in the country to house new KC-46A air refueling tankers, rising to the top of a field of 88 competitors nationwide.The decision, announced ... [Published Foster's Daily Democrat - 20 hours ago]
First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

Altus AFB selected as preferred alternative KC-46 Formal Training Unit

97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs5/22/2013 - ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Altus Air Force Base was identified today as the preferred location for the KC-46A tanker aircraft Formal Training Unit.The Secretary of the Air Force and Chief of Staff approved ... [Published Altus Air Force Base - May 23 2013]
First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 5 reports

KC-46A training, operational bases, alternatives selected

5/22/2013 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Air Force officials announced today Altus Air Force Base, Okla., as the preferred alternative for the KC-46A formal training unit (FTU).McConnell AFB, Kan., was selected as the preferred alternative for the first active ... [Published Air Force Link - May 22 2013]
First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 4 reports

Home to new tankers brings stability for McConnell Air Force Base

The Wichita EaglecommentsMcConnell Air Force Base’s future was solidified significantly Wednesday with the announcement that it would serve as home for the new refueling tankers.The Air Force’s selection of the Wichita base to receive new KC-46A tankers ... [Published Wichita Eagle - May 22 2013]
First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

Beyond the B-2 bomber: why America needs a new stealth jet

PM climbs inside a B-2 stealth bomber for a rare view of a training mission and insight into the future of the US Air Force’s next long-range strike aircraft. With billions of dollars already committed, the question is: what missions should this warplane ... [Published Popular Mechanics South Africa - May 22 2013]
First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Refueling From KC-135 Stratotanker

Fighter pilots of the United States Air Force (USAF) navigating their F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) towards an KC-135R Stratotanker of the USAF from the 336th Air Refueling Squadron for aerial refueling. ... [Published Global Military Review - May 22 2013]

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Chuck Hagel, in his first official to Israel as U S Secretary of Defense, stressed that "military-to-military cooperation between the U S and Israel is stronger than ever, and will only continue to deepen in the future." Secretary Hagel and Israeli Minister of Defense Moshe "Boogie" Yaalon agreed that the United States will make available to Israel new advanced military...
"Stronger than Ever" -- U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel's Visit to Israel [Published Eucom - 6 hours ago]
...issues of its own, Mayorga said officials have to be innovative and he believes many countries in Latin America are facing similar challenges. "We do share common borders and we do share common problems, but we have objectives to share the same vision" he said
58 Future leaders encouraged to do the "right thing" [Published Stars and Stripes - 8 hours ago]
"Our citizen airmen have flown and maintained the KC-135 at McConnell for 18 years with tremendous success," said Larson. "As we look forward to the future, I know we will not only succeed, but excel in this new and exciting mission."
McConnell Reserve unit looks forward to new KC-46A mission [Published DVIDS - 8 hours ago]
"Be very motivated whether you are a loadmaster, boom operator or any type of aviator. We have a lot of pride in what we do as instructors and you have a lot of responsibilities as an Airman. Come ready to learn because it's going to come at you fast and we are going to cram it in there and are going to expect the most out of you and the highest product that we can send to the Air Force."
97th TRS provides USAF with mission ready aircrew [Published Altus Air Force Base - 11 hours ago]

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Murphy Announces 171st Air Guard On Short List ... [Published Congressman Tim Murphy - 1 hour ago]
USAF Chooses Altus for KC-46A Refueling Tanker ... [Published Texomashomepage.com - 6 hours ago]
"Stronger than Ever" -- U.S. Secretary of Defen... [Published Eucom - 6 hours ago]
SALUTING THE BRAVE: Procession For Fallen Fairc... [Published KHQ Right Now - 7 hours ago]
58 Future leaders encouraged to do the "right t... [Published Stars and Stripes - 8 hours ago]
McConnell Reserve unit looks forward to new KC-... [Published DVIDS - 8 hours ago]
Remains of KC-135 airmen return to Fairchild AFB [Published KREM.com - 9 hours ago]
171st on short list for new planes [Published Beaver County Times - 10 hours ago]
97th TRS provides USAF with mission ready aircrew [Published Altus Air Force Base - 11 hours ago]
ND officials still hopeful base can get tankers [Published Fargo Forum - 12 hours ago]
GFAFB not selected by Air Force for new tankers [Published Prairie Business - 14 hours ago]
USAF reveals preferred and reasonable alternati... [Published Air Force Technology - 17 hours ago]
Air Force selects Kansas base [Published Politico - 18 hours ago]
Fairchild loses bid for new tankers [Published Individual.com - 18 hours ago]
Pease is top Air Guard base pick for KC-46A tan... [Published Foster's Daily Democrat - 20 hours ago]
Pease selected as base for KC-46A tanker [Published Seacoast Online - 21 hours ago]
Eagle editorial: Tankers will boost city [Published Wichita Eagle - 21 hours ago]
U.S.' largest tanker base to be in Wichita [Published Lawrence Journal-World - 22 hours ago]
Pease chosen to receive refeuling tanker [Published Union Leader - May 23 2013]
Altus AFB selected as preferred alternative KC-... [Published Altus Air Force Base - May 23 2013]
McMorris Rodgers Reacts to Tanker Announcement [Published Congresswoman Cathy McMorris - May 23 2013]
Air Force Picks First Three KC-46A Bases [Published DoD Buzz - May 23 2013]
Congressman Smith Statement on Announcement of ... [Published Congressman Adam Smith - May 23 2013]
State Capitol Flags Lowered For California Plan... [Published KPBS - May 22 2013]
Home to new tankers brings stability for McConn... [Published Wichita Eagle - May 22 2013]
KC-46A training, operational bases, alternative... [Published Air Force Link - May 22 2013]
Fairchild loses primary tanker bid [Published KREM.com - May 22 2013]
NEW DETAILS: Fairchild Named Alternative Base T... [Published KHQ Right Now - May 22 2013]
McConnell, Pease chosen to host KC-46A tanker [Published Military Times - May 22 2013]
Joint base passed over as site for new tanker jets [Published PhillyBurbs.com - May 22 2013]
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Air Force Picks First Three KC-46A Bases [Published DoD Buzz - May 23 2013]
Posted in Air, PolicyThe U.S. Air Force has picked the first three bases to host the new KC-46A refueling tanker, the service announced.The service selected Altus Air Force Base, Okla.; McConnell Air Force Base, Kan.; and Pease Air National Guard Base, ...
F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) R... [Published Global Military Review - May 22 2013]
Fighter pilots of the United States Air Force (USAF) navigating their F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) towards an KC-135R Stratotanker of the USAF from the 336th Air Refueling Squadron for aerial refueling. ...
The US Air Force Has Flown Hundreds of Missions... [Published Hit & Run - May 20 2013]
<p><img alt="" height="191" src="http://cloudfront-media.reason.com/mc/_external/2013_05/credit-tech-sgt-mike-buytaswik.jpg?h=191&w=290" title="|||Credit: Tech. Sgt. Mike Buytas/wikimedia" width="290" style="float: right;"/&gt;It appears that without ...
Satellite image shows five F-22 near Iran (one ... [Published The Aviationist - May 20 2013]
Even if we have often reported the presence of the F-22 Raptors at Al Dhafra , satellite imagery showing five radar evading planes parked at the main airbase in the UAE has been made publicly available for the first time recently. The aircraft, ...
U.S. Air Force KC-135 crash in Kyrgyzstan update [Published The Aviationist - May 05 2013]
More details about the KC-135 Stratotanker belonging to the 22 ARW (Air Refueling Wing) from McConnell Air Force Base that crashed on May 3, 2013 in Kyrgyzstan have surfaced in the last hours. The plane, operating from Manas crashed at 2:55 p.m. ...
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Air Guard Tanker Makes Emergency Landing [Published The Pentagon - YouTube Channel - May 17 2013]
Airmen Killed in KC-135 Crash Identified [Published The Pentagon - YouTube Channel - May 06 2013]
Air Force Sequestration Calls For Furloughs, Re... [Published Rep. Michael Turner - YouTube Channel - Feb 07 2013]
Snow Cancels Flights [Published 3rdID8487 - YouTube Channel - Jan 12 2013]
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