"No Kickin' Ass Without Tanker Gas" By Lt Col Nutnfancy, USAF

I'm nearing the end of my 20 yr Air Force career as an air mobility pilot. It is with a measure of sadness I leave my beloved KC-135R Stratotanker. I have flown most KC-135 models and it has always come through for me and the mission, even in some tough deployed areas with both air and ground threats. If you can fly the tanker well, you can fly any other heavy platform well too...seen that play out hundreds of times. Every major force projection of the US has tanker support as its backbone and no bombs are dropped, no ordnance is laid down, no cargo or personnel are delivered without it. Many deployments, much time in the desert, and months away from the families are some of the prices paid by its crews and support folks. The tanker mission, like many in our militaries, is only made possible by the sacrifices of many dedicated and talented individuals. It's been my privilege and honor to serve in the ranks of these great people who believe in giving back to the country they also love. - Lt Col Nutnfancy, Instructor/Evaluator Aircraft Commander, KC-135A/E/R /////////////// This vid may be temporary as I don't want it to be the focus of TNP