Latest "KC-10 Extender" stories

US awaits final $17 million repayment from Saudis for air refueling in Yemen war

Between March 2015 and November 2018, the Pentagon spent about $300 million to fly aerial refueling missions in support of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and others engaged in the nearly eight-year conflict.

By Rachel S. Cohen

12 months ago

‘Brittle’ air refueling capability endangers US during major war

The Hudson Institute argues that the answer isn't in more tankers, but better distribution of refueling architecture on the ground.

By Stephen Losey

17 months ago

Best pics of the week: June 13, 2021

The East Africa Response Force trains in Kenya, U.S. Marines drill Down Under, USS Kearsarge sailors on deck, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.

22 months ago

Best pics of the week: July 19, 2020

Air Guard PJs in Alaska, Exercise Lightning Forge in Hawaii and other military exercises from around the globe in this week's Frontline Photos.

3 years ago

First KC-10 heads to Boneyard as Pegasus comes into the fleet

This KC-10 was in service for more than 33 years, seeing action in operations ranging from Desert Shield to Inherent Resolve.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago

Best pics of the week: July 12, 2020

Best military photos of the week: F-35B refuel from a KC-10 Extender, Air Force Special Tactics HALO jumps, homecoming for a guided-missile destroyer crew and more.

3 years ago