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2025-06-16 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.

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Posted by DarthVader 2025-06-16 00:00|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [396 views ] Top

#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|| 2025-06-16 00:27|| Front Page Top

#2 Isn't there some exercise coming up in Finland?

Posted by Rex Mundi 2025-06-16 01:19|| 2025-06-16 01:19|| Front Page Top

#3 Israel Breaks Record with Strike on Airfield in Northeast Iran, 1400 Miles Away

Posted by Skidmark 2025-06-16 08:30|| 2025-06-16 08:30|| Front Page Top

#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|| 2025-06-16 08:36|| Front Page Top

#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|| 2025-06-16 09:22|| Front Page Top

#6 Armada Of USAF Tankers Just Deployed East Over Atlantic Spurring Speculation

Posted by Skidmark 2025-06-16 10:34|| 2025-06-16 10:34|| Front Page Top

#7 The Nimitz early dispatch to Join the Vinson may also be a clue!