The existing lighting system was too bright, making it difficult for boom operators to observe the refueling process.
The U.S. will seek reimbursement for $331 million from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
The Saudi-led coalition striking Houthi rebels in Yemen is losing roughly one to two tankers worth of U.S. fuel per day.
A KC-135 damaged by Tropical Storm Maria in the Pacific last month will be out of commission until at least October.
The Air Force is still inspecting its KC-10 fleet weeks after one of the aircraft experienced slide-raft deployment issues.
Gen. Joseph Votel said working with Saudi Arabia has proven successful even as the civil war in Yemen has continued on.
The refueling effort, which was approved last week, is intended as a show of support for the Gulf Cooperation Council states.
Marine Corps aircraft crews are conducting refueling training in southern New Mexico.
The 380th Air Expeditionary Wing's fuel farm offloaded 255 million gallons of fuel in 2016 for the refueling of U.S...
Sikorsky-Boeing officials said the new aircraft design will be capable of flying at speeds of more than 200 knots.
The list is included in a 61-page report to Congress delivered Wednesday.
The Inspector General's report calls for better oversight, but one official said his office isn't responsible.
Pitman is best known for ignoring military protocol and breaking regulations so he could save lives.
All international military students will have to sign agreements on the new rules or risk getting booted out of the U.S.
