Aug. 3, 2016 Tankers enable long-range bomber capability during Polar Roar Mobility Airmen play a vital role in deterrence and stand ready to operate in support of global operations at a moment’s notice.Air Mobility Command Airmen, 15 KC-135 Stratotankers and 10 KC-10 Extenders enabled Air Force Global Strike Command B-52s and B-2s to sustain air operations for more than
July 1, 2016 First USAF F-35A takes overseas flight to England The Air Combat Command F-35A Heritage Flight team accomplished America’s first transatlantic flight in an F-35A Lightning II, with refueling support from a KC-10 Extender, when it touched down June 30 at Royal Air Force Fairford, England.
June 20, 2016 Scott Air Force Base's Air Refueling Unit generates Total Force Association success With an increased emphasis on Total Force Assocation, today’s military leaders are tasked with finding ways to accomplish the mission, while increasing efficiency and productivity. The Air Force has done, and continues to pursue this, by mixing the active duty force with reserve and guard assets to