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Jan. 24, 2025
Around the Air Force: Real ID Ready, C-17 Fuel-Saving Tech, Training Aircraft Update

In this week’s look Around the Air Force, visitor access to military bases and some federal installations will be required to present Real ID credentials, microvane drag technology will modernize the C-17 Globemaster III fleet, and updates for the T-7A Red Hawk training aircraft.
May 10, 2022
AMC’s longest flight: 24.2 hours in a KC-46A

The KC-46 is Air Mobility Command’s newest aerial refueling platform, and now after completing the 24-hour flight, holds AMC’s record for the longest duration flight in its history.
Jan. 10, 2019
Air Force accepts KC-46A

The Air Force accepted the first KC-46A Pegasus tanker from The Boeing Company Jan. 10.
May 6, 2015
C-17 fleet celebrates 3 million flying hours

The C-17 Globemaster III has proved yet again that it remains the world's premier airlifter after the total C-17 fleet celebrated the historical milestone of achieving 3 million flying hours May 5, 2015.The C-17 is the only strategic airlifter in the world that has tactical capabilities that allow

Around the Air Force: Real ID Ready, C-17 Fuel-Saving Tech, Training Aircraft Update