US Air Forces in Europe is celebrating its 65th anniversary as the oldest active Air Force major command. The War Department established Headquarters 8th Air Force on Jan. 18, 1942—from which date USAFE traces its heritage.
KC-46’s Refueling Boom Damaged While Refueling F-22s
July 8, 2025
A U.S. Air Force KC-46 tanker suffered damage to its boom while refueling F-22 Raptors off the coast of Virginia on July 8, Air & Space Forces Magazine has confirmed, with reported radio communication from the crew indicating the boom “detached.”