Alaska ANG KC-135s provide 'edge' anytime, anywhere

Posted at: Mon May 12th, 2008

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska (AFPN) -- Between eight and 12 KC-135 Stratotankers from Eielson Air Force Base depart each day, providing fuel to as many as 18 aircraft in one mission for Northern Edge 2008.

New wings to secure A-10 longevity

Posted at: Mon May 12th, 2008

LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. (ACCNS) -- New wings are the answer to Air Force concerns on the aging A-10 Thunderbolt II, an airframe flying since 1975. The Air Force awarded a contract to Boeing last year requiring 242 new A-10 wings const...