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SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- A KC-135R Stratotanker prepares for take-off. Seymour Johnson was identified as one of the possible bases to receive the new KC-45A air-to-air refueling aircraft when it rolls out in 2013.


KC-135 to be replaced by KC-45.

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- A KC-135R Stratotanker prepares for take-off. Seymour Johnson was identified as one of the possible bases to receive the new KC-45A air-to-air refueling aircraft when it rolls out in 2013.

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A Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures system pod is mounted onto a large aircraft. The Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve are scheduled to receive three new system pods that will allow tankers to safely get closer to the fight for refueling. (Courtesy photo)
The American Red Cross key leaders and volunteers from across the Eastern North Carolina region visited the 916th Air Refueling Wing on 19 July 2015 to learn more about the refueling and aeromedical evacuation mission.
Members of the 36th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron assist Staff Sgt. Jeremy Bennett, 916th boom operator, as he egresses the aircraft on an escape slide. KC-135R Stratotanker emergency escape procedures were part of the 36th AES training held in Anchorage, Alaska in August. (USAF photo by Master Sgt. Wendy Lopedote, 916ARW/PA)
Seven KC-135R Stratotankers line the ramp at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base on a dismal day in mid-March. The 916th Air Refueling Wing is planning for another operational inspection set for early May. (USAF photo by MSgt. Wendy Lopedote, 916ARW/PA)
Noseart like this will soon begin to take its place on 916th Air Refueling Wing KC-135R Stratotankers. Senior Master Sgt. Darby Perrin, 465th Operations Support Flight, won the contract to create noseart for 16 Seymour Johnson based tankers. (USAF courtesy art)
Nine KC-135R Stratotankers line the ramp at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. on March, 4, 2012. A total of 10 air-to-air refueling tankers from here were airborne on Sunday morning as part of a wartime readiness exercise. (USAF photo by TSgt. Scotty Sweatt, 916ARW/PA)
Graphic illustration of the KC-10, KC-135 and the new, KC-46A.(Graphic design by Staff Sgt. Mark Thompson, 916ARW/PA)
Seven KC-135R Stratotankers from the 916th Air Refueling Wing, Air Force Reserve, line the ramp at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base on Jan. 8 ,2012. (USAF photo by MSgt. Wendy Lopedote, 916ARW/PA)
Seven KC-135R Stratotankers from the 916th Air Refueling Wing, Air Force Reserve, line the ramp at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base on Jan. 8 ,2012. (USAF photo by MSgt. Wendy Lopedote, 916ARW/PA)
The 916th Air Refueling Wing is one of only two Air Force Reserve wings to participate in a new test engine wash program. Several KC-135R engines were washed in late 2011 as part of the program. (USAF photo by Ms. Donna Lea, 916ARW/PA)
The 916th Air Refueling Wing is one of only two Air Force Reserve wings to participate in a engine wash program. Several KC-135R engines were washed this fall as part of a test program. (USAF photo by Ms. Donna Lea, 916ARW/PA)
A KC-135R Stratotanker from the 916th Air Refueling Wing refuels a C-17 Globemaster from the 315th Airlift Wing on Sept. 15, 2011. (USAF courtesy photo)

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