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This MICRO FARE kit will allow the KC-135 to give or receive fuel to aircraft or ground vehicles

Posted on October 3, 2022 by alert5

A kit that allows the KC-135 aerial refueling tanker to take on or give fuel to aircraft or ground vehicles has been tested by the 151st Air Refueling Wing.

The Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Test Center (AATC)-KC-135 Test Detachment, working with the 151st Air Refueling Wing, Salt Lake City, Utah, test the Micro Forward Area Refueling Equipment (FARE) Kit on the KC-135R Stratotanker on Sep. 14, 2022 on Roland R. Wright Air Base, Utah. The Micro FARE kit will also assist the KC-135R with the Agile Combat Employment operating concept. Without the reliance on main operating bases refueling capabilities, this system will provide the ability to refuel anywhere in the world at any time.(U.S. Air Force National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt Nicholas Perez)

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Watch the reopening of Offutt Air Force Base’s runway

Posted on October 3, 2022 by alert5

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F-16C #92-3913 is the third jet to clock 10,000 flight hours

Posted on October 2, 2022 by alert5

U.S. Air Force F-16C #92-3913 recently became the third of its type to reach 10,000 flight hours.

U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern
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97th Airlift Squadron planned and executed flying demo within 24 hours

Posted on October 2, 2022October 1, 2022 by alert5

A C-17 crew from the 97th Airlift Squadron was given less than 24 hours to plan and execute a flying demonstration at Abbotsford International Airshow recently.

Photo by Jason Baillie
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