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March 5, 2020
Barrett, Goldfein, Raymond outline Air Force priorities to House lawmakers while acknowledging difficult budget choices

Like the Senate hearing Tuesday, the session Wednesday in the House was only the first step in a lengthy process that will yield legislation providing a blueprint written by Congress of the spending, security and policy priorities for the entire United States military.
Feb. 10, 2020
Air Force’s proposed $169 billion budget focuses on ‘great power competition,’ readiness, establishing Space Force

The spending plan for fiscal year 2021 carries a $900 million increase from the previous year. But unlike 2020, funding for 2021 is apportioned differently, with $153.6 billion directed to the Air Force and $15.4 billion for the Space Force.
Feb. 10, 2020
Air Force Fiscal Year 2021 budget recommendations for Air Mobility Command

Among the key features announced in the Air Force Fiscal Year 2021 Presidential Budget Request released today, Air Mobility Command is projected to face several recommended force structure adjustments to its aerial refueling and Total Force tactical airlift fleets.
Feb. 10, 2020
18th Air Force command chief engages with MacDill Airmen

Team MacDill was honored to host Chief Master Sgt. Daniel Simpson, the 18th Air Force command chief, Jan. 29 through Feb. 1.
Dec. 19, 2019
KC-46 completes first around-the-world flight

A KC-46A from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing completed the Pegasus’ first flight around the world Nov. 13-26.The first global circumnavigation for the KC-46A Pegasus provided extensive training opportunities for maintainers and aircrew at multiple locations on a seven-leg, 13-day journey that included
Nov. 19, 2019
Generations of service

The Air Force is all about family, but one family will find that McConnell Air Force Base brought them closer than they ever thought possible.
Nov. 18, 2019
Altus maintenance leads first KC-46 landing gear strut removal

The KC-46A Pegasus will take off and land approximately 1,250 times a year during mobility trainingat the 97th Air Mobility Wing. In turn, this creates strain and wear on the aircraft parts, something theAltus maintenance team constantly keeps close eyes on. The 97th AMW Maintenance Group KC-46
June 17, 2019
KC-46A Pegasus debuts at International Paris Air Show

The U.S. Air Force’s newest weapons system made its international trade show debut June 17, when the KC-46 Pegasus arrived at the International Paris Air Show in Le Bourget, France.
June 13, 2019
First KC-46 IOT&E flight successful

On June 4, McConnell flew its first flight as part of the KC-46 Pegasus initial test and evaluation period.
June 12, 2019
KC-46A Pegasus to debut at International Paris Air Show

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kansas -- The U.S. Air Force’s newest weapons system is set to make its international trade show debut June 17, when the KC-46 Pegasus arrives at the International Paris Air Show in Le Bourget, France. The McConnell-based KC-46 will be on display there through June 23,

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