Latest "basing decision" stories

Air Force picks four more Guard wings to fly C-130J airlifters

Recent congressional spending packages have allowed the Air National Guard to buy 32 new C-130Js.

By Rachel S. Cohen

10 days ago

A KC-46A Pegasus refuels on the flight line at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. Oct. 25, 2021. The KC-46A represents the beginning of a new era of aerial refueling having greater refueling, cargo and aeromedical evacuation capabilities compared to the KC-135 Stratotanker. The aircraft will soon undergo operational tests and evaluations on the way to initial operating capability. (Airman 1st Class Joshua Hastings/Air Force)

March Air Reserve Base is top pick to host new KC-46 tankers

The southern California base is slated to start flying the tankers in 2025 and be fully operational by 2027.

By Rachel S. Cohen

20 months ago