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Operation Epic Fury is exposing the pressure points in the U.S. tanker fleet
A retired Air Force colonel told The War Zone that Operation Epic Fury has added more stress to an aerial refueling force already burdened by years of heavy demand, with aging KC-135s, maintainers, and crews carrying the
Key Takeaways
- The War Zone says Operation Epic Fury has driven thousands of tanker sorties supporting rapid global military movement.
- Retired Colonel Troy Pananon said the operation is stressing aging KC-135s along with maintainers and aircrews.
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