USAF bids farewell to the KC-10 Extender

Travis Air Force Base in California held a ceremony on September 26, 2024 to commemorate the retirement of the US Air Force's KC-10 Extender after 44 years of service. The event brought together current and former airmen, veterans, and the local community to mark the end of an era for the tanker aircraft, which for decades provided global air-refuelling capabilities for the US and its allies. The ceremony featured remarks from Gen Johnny Lamontagne, commander of Air Mobility Command, and