Military aircraft don't have time to land and refuel on sensitive missions. That's where aerial refueling tankers come in.

The final KC-10A flies to the boneyard after a 44-year career while the USAF and lawmakers continue to debate the replacement tanker. On Sept. 26, 2024, the U.S. Air Force finished the final chapter ...

Crews of the U.S. Air Force’s KC-10 Extender fleet attended the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford to show off their aircraft to British crowds one final time before the type’s upcoming ...

In spite of the KC-10’s admirable qualities, and its decades of valuable service, the Pentagon ultimately scrapped the program in 2024. The KC-10 Extender is one of the most capable aerial refueling ...

After more than 40 years of service, the US Air Force is retiring its final Boeing KC-10 Extender aerial refueller, which is being replaced by the newer Boeing KC-46 Pegasus. The US Air Force (USAF) ...

For over four decades, one aircraft bridged the vast distances of the Indo-Pacific, enabling America’s naval power to project force across the world’s largest ocean. The McDonnell Douglas KC-10 ...

After decades of service, a legendary tanker says farewell. Alan de Herrera A retired KC-10 Extender known as Excalibur awaits a six-day mothballing process at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, ...