Air Force officials announced today McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., as the preferred alternative for the first active duty led KC-46A main operating base (MOB 1).
"We are proud that our Total Force McConnell Airmen have been entrusted with this new mission and are confident in their ability to bring the new aircraft on-line," said Col. Ricky Rupp, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander.
McConnell AFB was selected as the preferred alternative for the KC-46A MOB 1 because it has the lowest military construction costs and is located in a region of high air refueling receiver demand. McConnell AFB will receive 36 KC-46A aircraft. This will require the lowest manpower adjustments of the candidate installations.
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"We are proud that our Total Force McConnell Airmen have been entrusted with this new mission and are confident in their ability to bring the new aircraft on-line," said Col. Ricky Rupp, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander.
McConnell AFB was selected as the preferred alternative for the KC-46A MOB 1 because it has the lowest military construction costs and is located in a region of high air refueling receiver demand. McConnell AFB will receive 36 KC-46A aircraft. This will require the lowest manpower adjustments of the candidate installations.
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