USAF retiring KC-135Es, C-9As in force structure realignment

In a restructuring, the U.S. Air Force is formally retiring the C-9A Nightingale medical evacuation transport and the KC-135E Stratotanker aerial refueler. The actions, which included a cut of more than 6,000 uniformed and civilian positions, were announced late July 23. The Air Force is realigning...

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