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A KC-46 Pegasus taxis on a runway of the 97th Air Mobility Wing for the first time Feb. 8, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. Altus AFB is the premiere training location for the KC-46 and will train both pilots and boom operators. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kenneth Norman)

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Spectators watch while hangar doors open at Altus Air Force Base to reveal the 97th Air Mobility Wing’s first KC-46A Pegasus during the 97th AMW KC-46 arrival ceremony Feb. 8, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. Altus AFB opened its doors to the local community to participate in the historic event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jeremy Wentworth)

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Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein talks about the future of the U.S. Air Force and the new KC-46A Pegasus, Feb. 8, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. In his speech, Goldfein spoke of his duty to ensure every Airman is properly organized, trained, equipped and well led to complete the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody Dowell)

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97th Air Mobility Wing commander Col. Eric Carney talks about what an honor it is to have the U.S. Air Force’s newest aircraft, the KC-46A Pegasus, Feb. 8, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. The 97th AMW is the sole location for all KC-46 aircrew training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody Dowell)

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Altus High School JROTC cadets pose for a photo with Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein, Feb. 8, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. Members across the nation and the Altus community came together to welcome the arrival of the 97th Air Mobility Wing’s first KC-46A Pegasus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody Dowell)

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Lt. Gen. Steve Kwast, commander of Air Education and Training Command, talks about the future of training affected by new innovations like the KC-46A Pegasus during the KC-46A delivery celebration, Feb. 8, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody Dowell)

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A model of the KC-46A Pegasus is presented to the 97th Air Mobility Wing during the arrival ceremony, Feb. 8, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody Dowell)

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Participants of the KC-46A Pegasus arrival celebration watch as the 97th Air Mobility Wing’s first KC-46A Pegasus flies over the flight line, Feb. 8, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. The KC-46 will be able to refuel any fixed-wing receiver capable aircraft during any mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody Dowell)

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97th Air Mobility Wing firetrucks salute the 97th AMW’s first KC-46, Feb. 8, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. The KC-46A Pegasus is a wide body, multirole tanker that can refuel all U.S., allied and coalition military aircraft compatible with international aerial refueling procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody Dowell)

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Distinguished visitors arrive in the 97th Air Mobility Wing’s first KC-46A Pegasus, Feb. 8, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. The KC-46A will provide next generation aerial refueling support to Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and partner-nation receivers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody Dowell)

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Distinguished visitors of the KC-46A Pegasus arrival celebration are greeted after landing the 97th Air Mobility Wing’s first KC-46, Feb. 8, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. The first KC-46 was delivered to McConnell AFB, Kansas on Jan 25, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody Dowell)

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Published Feb. 13, 2019
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ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. --

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KC-46 arrives at 97 AMW

KC-46 arrives at 97 AMW

KC-46 arrives at 97 AMW

KC-46 arrives at 97 AMW

KC-46 arrives at 97 AMW

KC-46 arrives at 97 AMW

KC-46 arrives at 97 AMW

KC-46 arrives at 97 AMW

KC-46 arrives at 97 AMW

KC-46 arrives at 97 AMW