Air Refuelers Among Transcom's Most Critical Assets
March 20, 2026
March 20, 2026
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Air Refuelers Among Transcom's Most Critical Assets
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Aircraft such as the KC-135 Stratotanker and the new KC-46 Pegasus, both mid-air refuelers, play a major role in helping the U.S. Transportation Command extend the reach of the joint force worldwide.
"[Operation] Midnight Hammer showed just how much it actually takes to move the joint . . .
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Air Refuelers Among Transcom's Most Critical Assets
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Aircraft such as the KC-135 Stratotanker and the new KC-46 Pegasus, both mid-air refuelers, play a major role in helping the U.S. Transportation Command extend the reach of the joint force worldwide.
"[Operation] Midnight Hammer showed just how much it actually takes to move the joint . . .