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The 157th Air Refueling Wing held the Air National Guard's first KC-46A Pegasus "elephant walk" on Sept. 8, 2021 at Pease Air National Guard Base, New Hampshire. The aircraft taxied down the runway and into their parking spaces in preparation for an air show. (Staff Sgt. Victoria Nelson/Air Force)

US Air Force awards Boeing $2.3B contract for 15 more KC-46s

The award brings the number of KC-46s under contract with the U.S. Air Force to 128.

By Stephen Losey

4 months ago

Supply chain woes delay KC-46 refueling vision system upgrade to 2025

Boeing said supply chain problems have resulted in longer lead times for the computing equipment and other technology needed to build RVS 2.0.

By Stephen Losey

8 months ago

Gen. Van Ovost takes the reins at Air Mobility Command

Van Ovost was previously AMC’s deputy commander. Before that she served as the Air Force’s director of staff at the Pentagon, where she advised leadership on diversity and inclusion efforts.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago

Air mobility: A clear need for future environments

In any future environment, a robust mobility capability will be required; the versatility it offers as an instrument of national power is foundational to military, diplomatic and even economic success.

By Col. Christopher Karns

5 years ago

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