Watchdog says too few of the US Air Force's flying gas stations are ready to fly missions

Source: Business Insider

An airman unloads cargo from a KC-135 Stratotanker. Andrew Sinclair/US Air ForceAir Force tankers have fallen short of readiness standards from 2019 to 2025, according to a new watchdog report. Reported problems include parts shortages, maintenance staffing gaps, and insufficient infrastructure.