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Air Force’s refueler modernization will take decades

NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland — The Air Force’s effort to modernize its fleet of refueler aircraft will take decades and require the long-term sustainment of both the legacy and newer platforms. The KC-135 Stratotanker, which carries fuel and c

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Air Force’s refueler modernization will take decades
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NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland — The Air Force’s effort to modernize its fleet of refueler aircraft will take decades and require the long-term sustainment of both the legacy and newer platforms. The KC-135 Stratotanker, which carries fuel and can transfer it to other planes in flight, was first deployed in 1956, 70 years ago, and it […]

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