Altus AFB celebrates 70 years of the KC-135

U.S. Air Force Maj. Barry James, 54th Air Refueling Squadron formal training unit instructor pilot, and his family walk in front of a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker during the aircraft's 70th anniversary at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 31, 2026. In addition to exploring static displays, Airmen and their families also had the opportunity to operate a KC-135 Simulator and Boom Operator Weapon System Trainer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Emma Wright
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