Testing puts LARCIM on target to protect tankers

A Topeka, Kan. Air National Guard KC-135R equipped with a Large Aircraft Countermeasures System (center of the aircraft) performs an aerial refueling test as part of the handling qualities and aerial refueling tests performed on the tanker to ensure the LAIRCM pod doesn’t affect the flying and refueling capabilities of the KC-135. (Air Force photo by Chris Neill)

Off on a “mighty mission”

Col. William S. Mahler, 190th Air Refueling Group Commander, steps aboard one of the first KC-135s stationed at Forbes and flown by the 190th. (190th ARW Historian archive photo)