Air Force officials say the 24th Air Expeditionary Group air transportable clinic, which stood up at Chakala AB, Pakistan, shortly after the devastating earthquake, is still working. The medical team—active duty and reservists—has been dealing with a host of conditions over the past few months, including upper respiratory infections, sore throats, sinus congestion and headaches, in addition to building ties with the Pakistani medical personnel. They operate a 24-hour clinic to aid US personnel supporting the earthquake relief effort.
Boeing received a $2.47 billion Air Force contract Nov. 25 for 15 more KC-46s, bringing to 183 the number of Pegasus tankers on contract to all customers, foreign and domestic. The new contract—for Lot 12 of the initially planned KC-46 buy—is to be completed by 2029.
