Iran missile strike damages five KC-135 tankers in Saudi Arabia, officials sayThe aircraft were reportedly parked on the flight line at the time of the strike and sustained damage but were not destroyed.By Michael Scanlon10 days ago
‘Radiant’ mother from Kentucky was among 6 US service members killed in air crash in IraqThe KC-135 was supporting operations against Iran on Thursday in “friendly” airspace when an unspecified incident involving another aircraft occurred.10 days ago
B-21 Raider completed ‘close-proximity flight’ with KC-135 tanker, US Air Force confirmsThe event represents a precursor step toward validating capabilities essential for the B-21’s long-range, penetrating strike role.By Michael Scanlon2 weeks ago
US forces seize seventh sanctioned tanker linked to VenezuelaU.S. Southern Command said in a social media post that U.S. forces apprehended the Motor Vessel Sagitta on Tuesday “without incident.”2 months ago
General tapped to lead SOUTHCOM grilled over forces in Latin AmericaRenewed interest in Latin America is likely to bring changes to U.S. Southern Command, Donovan acknowledged. By David Klepper, The Associated Press2 months ago
US seizes sixth sanctioned tanker it says has ties to VenezuelaThe U.S. Coast Guard boarded the tanker, named Veronica, early Thursday, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem wrote on social media.2 months ago