Latest "aerial-refueling" stories

Air Force flyovers around US celebrate 100 years of air refueling

The Air Force is celebrating 100 years of air refueling by performing flyovers across the country.

By Georgina DiNardo

5 months ago

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Anthony Farnsworth of the 419th Operations Support Squadron adjusts an F-35 helmet during an optical fit training at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, on July 10, 2021. Each helmet is inspected every 105 days and has a 120-day fit check to ensure its functionality and safety. (Senior Airman Erica Webster/Air Force)

F-35 helmets that fix ‘green glow’ are on their way — but not to the Air Force

Aviators first reported green glow was an issue on the F-35 in 2012.

By Rachel S. Cohen

24 months ago

TRANSCOM head pushes back against Air Force tanker retirements

The head of U.S. Transportation Command is pushing the Air Force to rethink some of its controversial plans to retire some of its older aerial refueling aircraft.

By Joe Gould and Valerie Insinna

4 years ago

Navy jet damaged in mid-air refueling mishap

Damages will cost at least $2.5 million.

By Courtney Mabeus

4 years ago

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