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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Pentagon identified the six service members killed when a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq on Thursday.

All six crewmembers onboard a U.S. Air Force KC-135 died when their aircraft crashed in western Iraq on March 12 after an incident involving another Stratotanker, U.S. Central Command (Centcom) said ...

The aerial tanker is likely to remain in the United States for long-term repairs—but the on-site patch-up to keep it airworthy for the return trip is an accomplishment in itself. Despite the damage, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A damaged U.S. Air Force KC-135 refuelling tanker has landed at RAF Mildenhall in the United Kingdom, with visible patches ...

Top U.S. Air Force planners told lawmakers that they are divided over how to replace the fleet of aging KC-135 tankers. However, they were unanimous in warning that any delay in starting the purchase ...

The Pentagon identified the six service members killed when a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq on Thursday. Three of the Air Force airmen were assigned to the 6th Air Refueling ...

A damaged U.S. Air Force KC-135 refuelling tanker has landed at RAF Mildenhall in the United Kingdom, with visible patches prompting analysis of possible shrapnel damage. Experts say the damage is ...