Altus AFB celebrates 70 years of the KC-135

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard Kind, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Jonny Adams, 97th AMW command chief, welcome retired Air Force leaders during the KC-135 Stratotanker 70th anniversary celebration at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 31, 2026. The event honored the aircraft’s legacy and the generations of Airmen who have supported the KC-135 mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Langston)

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