Three Generations Aloft: KC-135, KC-46A, and C-17 Mark Historic Ceremonial Refueling - Broll 1 of 2
134th Air Refueling Wing
Video by Senior Airman Ben Cash
Dec. 6, 2025 | 3:59
A 164th Airlift Wing C-17 Globemaster III from Memphis, Tenn. approaches a KC-46A Pegasus for fuel during a ceremonial multi-generation refueling flight on December 6, 2025. The mission highlighted the transition from the 134th Air Refueling Wing's legacy KC-135 Stratotanker to the KC-46A Pegasus. The next-generation aircraft provides a significant increase in global reach, readiness and resilience. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Senior Airman Ben Cash) More


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