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KC-46 vision system upgrade slips to 2027, 3 years behind schedule

The original vision system for the KC-46 was beset by troubles such as distorted images, but its replacement also has repeatedly fallen behind.

By Stephen Losey

2 days ago

Everything troops and families need to know about filing taxes in 2025

Tax deadlines are closing in fast. Here's everything military families need to know this season.

By Karen Jowers

2 months ago

More military children will soon have access to DOD-operated schools

A new program ends a blanket requirement that families must live on base in order for their children to attend DOD schools.

By Karen Jowers

4 months ago

Air Force awards Boeing $2.4 billion contract for KC-46 tankers

The Navy also awarded Boeing a nearly $1.7 billion contract for more P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft.

By Stephen Losey

5 months ago

Key congressional voices on defense face tough election fights

Congressional elections could mean big changes on defense and veterans committees in Congress next year.

By Leo Shane III

6 months ago

MacDill dodges major storm damage as people, planes remain evacuated

MacDill officials consider the base fortunate to have avoided the worst of the storm, but ordered personnel not to return for now while roads are cleared.

By Stephen Losey

7 months ago