USAF A-10 Refuels from USMC Tanker
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The US Air Force trained A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft to refuel from a US Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules tanker during the Advanced Tactics Aircrew Course. This marked the first time the joint refueling capability was integrated into a course sortie. The exercise took place at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base in Missouri.
Why it matters
This joint refueling capability enhances interoperability between the US Air Force and Marine Corps, improving overall airpower effectiveness. The successful integration of this capability into a course sortie demonstrates progress in advancing joint military tactics and techniques.
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