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U.S. Air Force Extends A-10 Warthog Attack Aircraft Combat Range with HC-130J Refueling.

The U.S. Air Force has demonstrated a new way to extend the combat reach of its A-10C Thunderbolt II attack aircraft, with U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) pictures published on X on July 3, 2026, showing an HC-130J Combat King II refueling multiple Warthogs in flight. The capability significantly enhances the A-10’s endurance and operational flexibility, allowing the close airContinue reading “U.S. Air Force Extends A-10 Warthog Attack Aircraft Combat Range with HC-130J Refueling.”

Beale AFB picked to host new battle management squadron

By Courtney Mabeus-Brown U.S. Air Force U-2 Dragon Ladies and chase cars from the 99th Reconnaissance Squadron, T-38 Talons from the 1st Reconnaissance Squadron, and KC-135R Stratotankers from the 940th Air Refueling Wing conduct an elephant walk at Beale Air Force Base, California, Jan. 4, 2023. (Senior Airman Juliana Londono/Air Force) Beale Air Force Base, California, willContinue reading “Beale AFB picked to host new battle management squadron”