Press Release: Flexibility is the Key

One of the first things you're taught when entering the U.S. Air Force is the phrase "flexibility is the key to airpower." Whether you're graduating from Basic Military Training, the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC), or from the U.S. Air Force Academy, all Airmen have that drilled into their heads.

Now that the U.S. Air Force has begun their efforts to replace the KC-135 Stratotanker fleet through the KC-X competition, it's a good time to reflect on how that tanker fleet provides great flexibility to our nation.

While you may not see tankers on network and cable news, the men and women who fly and maintain these venerable airplanes play a critical role. Without the tanker fleet, the United States would be unable to project both reach and power globally. Not only do they refuel America's Air Force, they also support our allies as we work together around the world.

The Boeing KC-7A7 'family of tankers' also provides flexibility that can benefit both the warfighter and taxpayer. Whether it's the agile 767-based tanker or the large 777-based tanker, we will deliver a combat-ready tanker with max capability at the lowest cost.

If you want more detail on the KC-7A7 tanker, take a look at this brochure.