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Europe
Clash Report: Major U.S. military airlift underway as unprecedented numbers of KC-135 and KC-46 tankers depart U.S. bases, heading toward Europe.
2025-06-16
[Telegram]
Posted by:DarthVader

#16  Training or bombing, take your pick.

Operation Shimmer - it's bombing run AND a training exercise.
Posted by: SteveS   2025-06-16 23:46  

#15  It can't be much longer before Judge Boasberg issues an injunction.
Posted by: Matt   2025-06-16 21:26  

#14  Check the Pentagon Pizza Ordersâ„¢
Posted by: Frank G   2025-06-16 20:36  

#13  lol Frank. But yeah, the tankers and the NSC meeting means something is up
Posted by: DarthVader   2025-06-16 20:25  

#12  Jinx!
Posted by: Frank G   2025-06-16 20:22  

#11  ^ Trump left G7 early to return to DC
Posted by: Frank G   2025-06-16 20:21  

#10  Trump Departs G7 Early Amid His Warnings to Iran
Posted by: DarthVader   2025-06-16 20:21  

#9  

National Security Council ordered to meet
Posted by: DarthVader   2025-06-16 20:21  

#8  Finland hosts NATO-aligned air exercise for first time
Posted by: Skidmark   2025-06-16 14:37  

#7  The Nimitz early dispatch to Join the Vinson may also be a clue!
Posted by: NoMoreBS   2025-06-16 14:07  

#6  Armada Of USAF Tankers Just Deployed East Over Atlantic Spurring Speculation
Posted by: Skidmark   2025-06-16 10:34  

#5  TANKERS: At least U.S. military 32 tankers were tracked overnight, including 4 from New Jersey.

Most headed to Spain’s Morón Air Base, while others flew to the UK, Germany, Italy, Estonia, and some continued into CENTCOM’s area of operations.
Posted by: DarthVader   2025-06-16 09:22  

#4  Yes there is Rex. That is the other option for all of these taking off.

Training or bombing, take your pick.
Posted by: DarthVader   2025-06-16 08:36  

#3  Israel Breaks Record with Strike on Airfield in Northeast Iran, 1400 Miles Away
Posted by: Skidmark   2025-06-16 08:30  

#2  Isn't there some exercise coming up in Finland?
Posted by: Rex Mundi   2025-06-16 01:19  

#1  I would imagine to keep 100 to 200 Israeli fighter jets buzzing in and around Iran 24-7, Israel will need a helluva increase in refueling tankers!
the price to keep Sampson asleep!
Posted by: Phatch Sproing2490   2025-06-16 00:27  

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